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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,662.46, 1,176,674.40 and 470,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,662.46, 1,176,674.40 and 470,689.50 is: 649,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,662.46 : 1,176,674.40 = 470,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,662.46/1,176,674.40 = 470,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,662.46x = 1,176,674.40 × 470,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,662.46x = 553,848,284,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,848,284,998.80/852,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,551.62

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