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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,128, 1,174,564.56 and 469,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,128, 1,174,564.56 and 469,168.45 is: 647,456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,128 : 1,174,564.56 = 469,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,128/1,174,564.56 = 469,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,128x = 1,174,564.56 × 469,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,128x = 551,068,634,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,068,634,040.13/851,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,456.83

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