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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,168.38, 1,176,016.97 and 470,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,168.38, 1,176,016.97 and 470,219.76 is: 648,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,168.38 : 1,176,016.97 = 470,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,168.38/1,176,016.97 = 470,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,168.38x = 1,176,016.97 × 470,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,168.38x = 552,986,417,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,986,417,389.33/852,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,916.85

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