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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,149.97, 1,175,991.55 and 470,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,149.97, 1,175,991.55 and 470,201.36 is: 648,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,149.97 : 1,175,991.55 = 470,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,149.97/1,175,991.55 = 470,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,149.97x = 1,175,991.55 × 470,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,149.97x = 552,952,820,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,952,820,278.55/852,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,891.44

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