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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,141.29, 1,175,954.10 and 470,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,141.29, 1,175,954.10 and 470,168.04 is: 648,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,141.29 : 1,175,954.10 = 470,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,141.29/1,175,954.10 = 470,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,141.29x = 1,175,954.10 × 470,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,141.29x = 552,896,034,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,896,034,326.96/852,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,831.41

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