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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,875.14, 1,176,976.48 and 470,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,875.14, 1,176,976.48 and 470,901.02 is: 649,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,875.14 : 1,176,976.48 = 470,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,875.14/1,176,976.48 = 470,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,875.14x = 1,176,976.48 × 470,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,875.14x = 554,239,424,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,239,424,948.01/852,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,848.26

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