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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,150.26, 1,175,991.94 and 470,201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,150.26, 1,175,991.94 and 470,201.64 is: 648,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,150.26 : 1,175,991.94 = 470,201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,150.26/1,175,991.94 = 470,201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,150.26x = 1,175,991.94 × 470,201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,150.26x = 552,953,338,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,953,338,814.78/852,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,891.83

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