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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,187.65, 1,174,646.94 and 469,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,187.65, 1,174,646.94 and 469,228.10 is: 647,539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,187.65 : 1,174,646.94 = 469,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,187.65/1,174,646.94 = 469,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,187.65x = 1,174,646.94 × 469,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,187.65x = 551,177,351,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,177,351,827.01/851,187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,539.18

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