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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,960.28, 1,175,698.62 and 470,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,960.28, 1,175,698.62 and 470,003.16 is: 648,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,960.28 : 1,175,698.62 = 470,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,960.28/1,175,698.62 = 470,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,960.28x = 1,175,698.62 × 470,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,960.28x = 552,582,066,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,582,066,607.64/851,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,600.74

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