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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,166.13, 1,176,013.86 and 470,217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,166.13, 1,176,013.86 and 470,217.51 is: 648,913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,166.13 : 1,176,013.86 = 470,217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,166.13/1,176,013.86 = 470,217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,166.13x = 1,176,013.86 × 470,217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,166.13x = 552,982,307,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,982,307,211.37/852,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,913.74

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