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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,997.46, 1,175,760.48 and 470,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,997.46, 1,175,760.48 and 470,024.14 is: 648,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,997.46 : 1,175,760.48 = 470,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,997.46/1,175,760.48 = 470,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,997.46x = 1,175,760.48 × 470,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,997.46x = 552,635,808,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,635,808,457.99/851,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,635.51

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