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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,009.84, 1,175,773.52 and 470,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,009.84, 1,175,773.52 and 470,036.63 is: 648,650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,009.84 : 1,175,773.52 = 470,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,009.84/1,175,773.52 = 470,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,009.84x = 1,175,773.52 × 470,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,009.84x = 552,656,614,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,656,614,754.99/852,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,650.51

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