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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,167.86, 1,174,619.73 and 469,208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,167.86, 1,174,619.73 and 469,208.31 is: 647,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,167.86 : 1,174,619.73 = 469,208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,167.86/1,174,619.73 = 469,208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,167.86x = 1,174,619.73 × 469,208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,167.86x = 551,141,338,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,141,338,405.96/851,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,511.92

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