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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,755.31, 1,176,794.73 and 470,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,755.31, 1,176,794.73 and 470,773.89 is: 649,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,755.31 : 1,176,794.73 = 470,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,755.31/1,176,794.73 = 470,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,755.31x = 1,176,794.73 × 470,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,755.31x = 554,004,232,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,004,232,773.60/852,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,663.77

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