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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,167.14, 1,176,015.27 and 470,218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,167.14, 1,176,015.27 and 470,218.53 is: 648,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,167.14 : 1,176,015.27 = 470,218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,167.14/1,176,015.27 = 470,218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,167.14x = 1,176,015.27 × 470,218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,167.14x = 552,984,171,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,984,171,516.95/852,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,915.15

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