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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,004.96, 1,174,371.33 and 463,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,004.96, 1,174,371.33 and 463,823.73 is: 640,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,004.96 : 1,174,371.33 = 463,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,004.96/1,174,371.33 = 463,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,004.96x = 1,174,371.33 × 463,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,004.96x = 544,701,290,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,701,290,685.66/851,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,068.29

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