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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,701.58, 1,176,731.94 and 470,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,701.58, 1,176,731.94 and 470,731.50 is: 649,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,701.58 : 1,176,731.94 = 470,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,701.58/1,176,731.94 = 470,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,701.58x = 1,176,731.94 × 470,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,701.58x = 553,924,791,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,924,791,214.11/852,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,611.55

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