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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,161.32, 1,174,549.86 and 469,168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,161.32, 1,174,549.86 and 469,168.36 is: 647,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,161.32 : 1,174,549.86 = 469,168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,161.32/1,174,549.86 = 469,168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,161.32x = 1,174,549.86 × 469,168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,161.32x = 551,061,631,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,061,631,554.43/851,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,423.25

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