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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,730.59, 1,176,737.37 and 470,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,730.59, 1,176,737.37 and 470,749.17 is: 649,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,730.59 : 1,176,737.37 = 470,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,730.59/1,176,737.37 = 470,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,730.59x = 1,176,737.37 × 470,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,730.59x = 553,948,140,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,948,140,235.48/852,730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,616.83

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