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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,852.84, 1,176,955.29 and 470,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,852.84, 1,176,955.29 and 470,903.82 is: 649,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,852.84 : 1,176,955.29 = 470,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,852.84/1,176,955.29 = 470,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,852.84x = 1,176,955.29 × 470,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,852.84x = 554,232,742,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,232,742,030.21/852,852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,857.42

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