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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,730.81, 1,176,760.92 and 470,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,730.81, 1,176,760.92 and 470,749.39 is: 649,629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,730.81 : 1,176,760.92 = 470,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,730.81/1,176,760.92 = 470,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,730.81x = 1,176,760.92 × 470,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,730.81x = 553,959,485,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,959,485,265.84/852,730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,629.96

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