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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,795.06, 1,176,858.93 and 470,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,795.06, 1,176,858.93 and 470,822.58 is: 649,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,795.06 : 1,176,858.93 = 470,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,795.06/1,176,858.93 = 470,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,795.06x = 1,176,858.93 × 470,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,795.06x = 554,091,757,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,091,757,718.64/852,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,736.13

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