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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,804.56, 1,176,872.04 and 470,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,804.56, 1,176,872.04 and 470,832.08 is: 649,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,804.56 : 1,176,872.04 = 470,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,804.56/1,176,872.04 = 470,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,804.56x = 1,176,872.04 × 470,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,804.56x = 554,109,110,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,109,110,487.04/852,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,749.24

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