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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,159.58, 1,174,599.67 and 463,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,159.58, 1,174,599.67 and 463,975.74 is: 640,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,159.58 : 1,174,599.67 = 463,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,159.58/1,174,599.67 = 463,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,159.58x = 1,174,599.67 × 463,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,159.58x = 544,985,751,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,985,751,092.01/851,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,286.22

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