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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,023.46, 1,175,796.36 and 470,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,023.46, 1,175,796.36 and 470,050.14 is: 648,671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,023.46 : 1,175,796.36 = 470,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,023.46/1,175,796.36 = 470,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,023.46x = 1,175,796.36 × 470,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,023.46x = 552,683,243,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,683,243,629.49/852,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,671.39

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