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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,163.03, 1,174,588.94 and 463,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,163.03, 1,174,588.94 and 463,982.02 is: 640,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,163.03 : 1,174,588.94 = 463,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,163.03/1,174,588.94 = 463,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,163.03x = 1,174,588.94 × 463,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,163.03x = 544,988,149,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,988,149,050.86/851,163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,286.44

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