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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,008.35, 1,175,771.45 and 470,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,008.35, 1,175,771.45 and 470,035.13 is: 648,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,008.35 : 1,175,771.45 = 470,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,008.35/1,175,771.45 = 470,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,008.35x = 1,175,771.45 × 470,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,008.35x = 552,653,882,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,653,882,310.18/852,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,648.44

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