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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,162.20, 1,174,594.29 and 463,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,162.20, 1,174,594.29 and 463,969.15 is: 640,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,162.20 : 1,174,594.29 = 463,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,162.20/1,174,594.29 = 463,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,162.20x = 1,174,594.29 × 463,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,162.20x = 544,975,507,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,975,507,742.99/851,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,272.21

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