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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,005.90, 1,174,395.27 and 469,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,005.90, 1,174,395.27 and 469,033.66 is: 647,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,005.90 : 1,174,395.27 = 469,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,005.90/1,174,395.27 = 469,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,005.90x = 1,174,395.27 × 469,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,005.90x = 550,830,911,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,830,911,774.79/851,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,270.38

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