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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,183.38, 1,174,620.36 and 469,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,183.38, 1,174,620.36 and 469,201.96 is: 647,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,183.38 : 1,174,620.36 = 469,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,183.38/1,174,620.36 = 469,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,183.38x = 1,174,620.36 × 469,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,183.38x = 551,134,175,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,134,175,167.91/851,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,491.70

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