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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,166.38, 1,176,014.21 and 470,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,166.38, 1,176,014.21 and 470,217.76 is: 648,914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,166.38 : 1,176,014.21 = 470,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,166.38/1,176,014.21 = 470,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,166.38x = 1,176,014.21 × 470,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,166.38x = 552,982,767,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,982,767,554.37/852,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,914.09

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