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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,668.46, 1,176,682.68 and 470,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,668.46, 1,176,682.68 and 470,695.50 is: 649,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,668.46 : 1,176,682.68 = 470,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,668.46/1,176,682.68 = 470,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,668.46x = 1,176,682.68 × 470,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,668.46x = 553,859,242,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,859,242,403.94/852,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,559.90

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