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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,158.08, 1,174,597.60 and 463,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,158.08, 1,174,597.60 and 463,974.24 is: 640,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,158.08 : 1,174,597.60 = 463,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,158.08/1,174,597.60 = 463,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,158.08x = 1,174,597.60 × 463,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,158.08x = 544,983,028,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,983,028,765.82/851,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,284.15

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