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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,086.48, 1,174,485.32 and 469,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,086.48, 1,174,485.32 and 469,148.80 is: 647,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,086.48 : 1,174,485.32 = 469,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,086.48/1,174,485.32 = 469,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,086.48x = 1,174,485.32 × 469,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,086.48x = 551,008,378,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,008,378,495.62/851,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,417.61

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