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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,144.29, 1,175,958.24 and 470,171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,144.29, 1,175,958.24 and 470,171.05 is: 648,835.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,144.29 : 1,175,958.24 = 470,171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,144.29/1,175,958.24 = 470,171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,144.29x = 1,175,958.24 × 470,171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,144.29x = 552,901,520,456.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,901,520,456.95/852,144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,835.56

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