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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,173.74, 1,174,619.52 and 469,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,173.74, 1,174,619.52 and 469,206.90 is: 647,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,173.74 : 1,174,619.52 = 469,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,173.74/1,174,619.52 = 469,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,173.74x = 1,174,619.52 × 469,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,173.74x = 551,139,583,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,139,583,658.69/851,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,505.39

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