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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,142.29, 1,175,955.48 and 470,169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,142.29, 1,175,955.48 and 470,169.05 is: 648,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,142.29 : 1,175,955.48 = 470,169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,142.29/1,175,955.48 = 470,169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,142.29x = 1,175,955.48 × 470,169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,142.29x = 552,897,864,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,897,864,994.12/852,142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,832.80

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