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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,855.06, 1,176,932.04 and 470,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,855.06, 1,176,932.04 and 470,884.56 is: 649,816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,855.06 : 1,176,932.04 = 470,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,855.06/1,176,932.04 = 470,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,855.06x = 1,176,932.04 × 470,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,855.06x = 554,199,125,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,199,125,805.30/852,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,816.31

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