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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,893.25, 1,176,961.84 and 470,911.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,893.25, 1,176,961.84 and 470,911.83 is: 649,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,893.25 : 1,176,961.84 = 470,911.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,893.25/1,176,961.84 = 470,911.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,893.25x = 1,176,961.84 × 470,911.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,893.25x = 554,245,250,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,245,250,972.56/852,893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,841.29

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