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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,163.33, 1,174,595.84 and 463,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,163.33, 1,174,595.84 and 463,970.27 is: 640,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,163.33 : 1,174,595.84 = 463,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,163.33/1,174,595.84 = 463,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,163.33x = 1,174,595.84 × 463,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,163.33x = 544,977,551,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,977,551,382.20/851,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,273.76

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