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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,079.16, 1,177,239.72 and 471,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,079.16, 1,177,239.72 and 471,098.28 is: 650,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,079.16 : 1,177,239.72 = 471,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,079.16/1,177,239.72 = 471,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,079.16x = 1,177,239.72 × 471,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,079.16x = 554,595,607,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,595,607,239.68/853,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,110.37

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