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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,177.66, 1,176,002.73 and 470,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,177.66, 1,176,002.73 and 470,201.10 is: 648,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,177.66 : 1,176,002.73 = 470,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,177.66/1,176,002.73 = 470,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,177.66x = 1,176,002.73 × 470,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,177.66x = 552,957,777,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,957,777,249.00/852,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,876.17

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