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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,085.49, 1,174,483.95 and 469,147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,085.49, 1,174,483.95 and 469,147.81 is: 647,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,085.49 : 1,174,483.95 = 469,147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,085.49/1,174,483.95 = 469,147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,085.49x = 1,174,483.95 × 469,147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,085.49x = 551,006,573,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,006,573,022.65/851,085.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,416.25

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