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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,996.52, 1,175,759.16 and 470,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,996.52, 1,175,759.16 and 470,023.20 is: 648,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,996.52 : 1,175,759.16 = 470,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,996.52/1,175,759.16 = 470,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,996.52x = 1,175,759.16 × 470,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,996.52x = 552,634,082,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,634,082,812.51/851,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,634.20

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