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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,117.70, 1,174,542.42 and 469,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,117.70, 1,174,542.42 and 469,152.72 is: 647,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,117.70 : 1,174,542.42 = 469,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,117.70/1,174,542.42 = 469,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,117.70x = 1,174,542.42 × 469,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,117.70x = 551,039,771,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,039,771,098.38/851,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,430.75

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