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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,022.46, 1,175,794.98 and 470,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,022.46, 1,175,794.98 and 470,049.14 is: 648,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,022.46 : 1,175,794.98 = 470,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,022.46/1,175,794.98 = 470,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,022.46x = 1,175,794.98 × 470,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,022.46x = 552,681,419,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,681,419,165.32/852,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,670.01

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