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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,988.28, 1,175,737.26 and 470,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,988.28, 1,175,737.26 and 470,031.16 is: 648,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,988.28 : 1,175,737.26 = 470,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,988.28/1,175,737.26 = 470,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,988.28x = 1,175,737.26 × 470,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,988.28x = 552,633,148,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,633,148,173.02/851,988.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,639.38

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