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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,227.56, 1,176,053.22 and 470,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,227.56, 1,176,053.22 and 470,254.12 is: 648,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,227.56 : 1,176,053.22 = 470,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,227.56/1,176,053.22 = 470,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,227.56x = 1,176,053.22 × 470,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,227.56x = 553,043,872,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,043,872,044.27/852,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,939.20

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