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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,996.46, 1,175,759.10 and 470,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,996.46, 1,175,759.10 and 470,023.14 is: 648,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,996.46 : 1,175,759.10 = 470,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,996.46/1,175,759.10 = 470,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,996.46x = 1,175,759.10 × 470,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,996.46x = 552,633,984,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,633,984,065.57/851,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,634.13

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