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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,243, 1,176,049.02 and 470,195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,243, 1,176,049.02 and 470,195.16 is: 648,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,243 : 1,176,049.02 = 470,195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,243/1,176,049.02 = 470,195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,243x = 1,176,049.02 × 470,195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,243x = 552,972,557,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,972,557,126.74/852,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,843.77

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