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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,718.59, 1,176,720.82 and 470,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,718.59, 1,176,720.82 and 470,737.17 is: 649,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,718.59 : 1,176,720.82 = 470,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,718.59/1,176,720.82 = 470,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,718.59x = 1,176,720.82 × 470,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,718.59x = 553,926,227,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,926,227,510.04/852,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,600.27

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