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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,851.34, 1,176,953.22 and 470,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,851.34, 1,176,953.22 and 470,902.32 is: 649,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,851.34 : 1,176,953.22 = 470,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,851.34/1,176,953.22 = 470,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,851.34x = 1,176,953.22 × 470,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,851.34x = 554,230,001,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,230,001,829.47/852,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,855.35

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