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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,293.04, 1,177,443.48 and 471,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,293.04, 1,177,443.48 and 471,297.04 is: 650,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,293.04 : 1,177,443.48 = 471,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,293.04/1,177,443.48 = 471,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,293.04x = 1,177,443.48 × 471,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,293.04x = 554,925,626,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,925,626,891.30/853,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,334.18

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