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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,681.09, 1,176,702.19 and 470,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,681.09, 1,176,702.19 and 470,707.88 is: 649,578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,681.09 : 1,176,702.19 = 470,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,681.09/1,176,702.19 = 470,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,681.09x = 1,176,702.19 × 470,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,681.09x = 553,882,986,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,882,986,185.98/852,681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,578.13

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