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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,246, 1,176,053.16 and 470,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,246, 1,176,053.16 and 470,198.16 is: 648,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,246 : 1,176,053.16 = 470,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,246/1,176,053.16 = 470,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,246x = 1,176,053.16 × 470,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,246x = 552,978,031,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,978,031,894.19/852,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,847.91

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