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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,849.06, 1,176,923.76 and 470,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,849.06, 1,176,923.76 and 470,878.56 is: 649,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,849.06 : 1,176,923.76 = 470,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,849.06/1,176,923.76 = 470,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,849.06x = 1,176,923.76 × 470,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,849.06x = 554,188,165,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,188,165,338.59/852,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,808.03

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