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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,948.56, 1,177,070.76 and 470,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,948.56, 1,177,070.76 and 470,976.08 is: 649,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,948.56 : 1,177,070.76 = 470,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,948.56/1,177,070.76 = 470,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,948.56x = 1,177,070.76 × 470,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,948.56x = 554,372,172,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,372,172,427.42/852,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,947.96

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