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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,137.54, 1,174,562.30 and 463,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,137.54, 1,174,562.30 and 463,953.08 is: 640,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,137.54 : 1,174,562.30 = 463,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,137.54/1,174,562.30 = 463,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,137.54x = 1,174,562.30 × 463,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,137.54x = 544,941,800,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,941,800,833.17/851,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,251.17

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