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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,151.98, 1,175,994.32 and 470,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,151.98, 1,175,994.32 and 470,203.36 is: 648,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,151.98 : 1,175,994.32 = 470,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,151.98/1,175,994.32 = 470,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,151.98x = 1,175,994.32 × 470,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,151.98x = 552,956,480,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,956,480,604.92/852,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,894.20

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