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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,127.50, 1,174,563.87 and 469,167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,127.50, 1,174,563.87 and 469,167.95 is: 647,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,127.50 : 1,174,563.87 = 469,167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,127.50/1,174,563.87 = 469,167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,127.50x = 1,174,563.87 × 469,167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,127.50x = 551,067,723,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,067,723,031.97/851,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,456.14

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