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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,746.41, 1,178,170.46 and 471,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,746.41, 1,178,170.46 and 471,773.19 is: 651,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,746.41 : 1,178,170.46 = 471,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,746.41/1,178,170.46 = 471,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,746.41x = 1,178,170.46 × 471,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,746.41x = 555,829,236,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,829,236,277.97/853,746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,047.23

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