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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,029.28, 1,175,793.84 and 470,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,029.28, 1,175,793.84 and 470,072.16 is: 648,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,029.28 : 1,175,793.84 = 470,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,029.28/1,175,793.84 = 470,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,029.28x = 1,175,793.84 × 470,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,029.28x = 552,707,950,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,707,950,083.49/852,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,695.96

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