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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,798.06, 1,176,863.07 and 470,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,798.06, 1,176,863.07 and 470,825.58 is: 649,740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,798.06 : 1,176,863.07 = 470,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,798.06/1,176,863.07 = 470,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,798.06x = 1,176,863.07 × 470,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,798.06x = 554,097,237,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,097,237,513.33/852,798.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,740.27

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