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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,709.37, 1,176,731.70 and 470,727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,709.37, 1,176,731.70 and 470,727.95 is: 649,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,709.37 : 1,176,731.70 = 470,727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,709.37/1,176,731.70 = 470,727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,709.37x = 1,176,731.70 × 470,727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,709.37x = 553,920,494,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,920,494,957.36/852,709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,600.58

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