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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,798.56, 1,176,863.76 and 470,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,798.56, 1,176,863.76 and 470,826.08 is: 649,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,798.56 : 1,176,863.76 = 470,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,798.56/1,176,863.76 = 470,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,798.56x = 1,176,863.76 × 470,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,798.56x = 554,098,150,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,098,150,814.86/852,798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,740.96

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