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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,129.87, 1,174,558.93 and 469,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,129.87, 1,174,558.93 and 469,163.03 is: 647,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,129.87 : 1,174,558.93 = 469,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,129.87/1,174,558.93 = 469,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,129.87x = 1,174,558.93 × 469,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,129.87x = 551,059,619,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,059,619,466.66/851,129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,444.82

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