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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,806.06, 1,176,874.11 and 470,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,806.06, 1,176,874.11 and 470,833.58 is: 649,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,806.06 : 1,176,874.11 = 470,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,806.06/1,176,874.11 = 470,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,806.06x = 1,176,874.11 × 470,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,806.06x = 554,111,850,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,111,850,420.61/852,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,751.31

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