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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,179.70, 1,176,032.41 and 470,231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,179.70, 1,176,032.41 and 470,231.09 is: 648,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,179.70 : 1,176,032.41 = 470,231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,179.70/1,176,032.41 = 470,231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,179.70x = 1,176,032.41 × 470,231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,179.70x = 553,006,994,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,006,994,973.89/852,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,932.37

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