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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,582.66, 1,177,991.31 and 471,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,582.66, 1,177,991.31 and 471,601.24 is: 650,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,582.66 : 1,177,991.31 = 471,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,582.66/1,177,991.31 = 471,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,582.66x = 1,177,991.31 × 471,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,582.66x = 555,542,162,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,542,162,505.22/853,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,835.81

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