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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,158.58, 1,174,598.29 and 463,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,158.58, 1,174,598.29 and 463,974.74 is: 640,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,158.58 : 1,174,598.29 = 463,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,158.58/1,174,598.29 = 463,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,158.58x = 1,174,598.29 × 463,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,158.58x = 544,983,936,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,983,936,207.20/851,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,284.84

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