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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,143.79, 1,175,957.55 and 470,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,143.79, 1,175,957.55 and 470,170.53 is: 648,834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,143.79 : 1,175,957.55 = 470,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,143.79/1,175,957.55 = 470,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,143.79x = 1,175,957.55 × 470,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,143.79x = 552,900,584,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,900,584,541.00/852,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,834.85

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