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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,122.69, 1,174,513.93 and 463,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,122.69, 1,174,513.93 and 463,929.59 is: 640,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,122.69 : 1,174,513.93 = 463,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,122.69/1,174,513.93 = 463,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,122.69x = 1,174,513.93 × 463,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,122.69x = 544,891,767,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,891,767,770.65/851,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,203.55

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