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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,908.64, 1,176,983 and 470,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,908.64, 1,176,983 and 470,927.22 is: 649,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,908.64 : 1,176,983 = 470,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,908.64/1,176,983 = 470,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,908.64x = 1,176,983 × 470,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,908.64x = 554,273,332,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,273,332,177.26/852,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,862.49

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