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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,152.01, 1,175,994.36 and 470,203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,152.01, 1,175,994.36 and 470,203.38 is: 648,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,152.01 : 1,175,994.36 = 470,203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,152.01/1,175,994.36 = 470,203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,152.01x = 1,175,994.36 × 470,203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,152.01x = 552,956,522,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,956,522,932.94/852,152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,894.23

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