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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,122.49, 1,174,556.97 and 469,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,122.49, 1,174,556.97 and 469,162.94 is: 647,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,122.49 : 1,174,556.97 = 469,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,122.49/1,174,556.97 = 469,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,122.49x = 1,174,556.97 × 469,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,122.49x = 551,058,595,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,058,595,369.91/851,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,449.23

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