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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,126.49, 1,174,554.27 and 469,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,126.49, 1,174,554.27 and 469,159.65 is: 647,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,126.49 : 1,174,554.27 = 469,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,126.49/1,174,554.27 = 469,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,126.49x = 1,174,554.27 × 469,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,126.49x = 551,053,470,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,053,470,219.21/851,126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,440.16

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