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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,189.15, 1,174,649.01 and 469,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,189.15, 1,174,649.01 and 469,229.60 is: 647,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,189.15 : 1,174,649.01 = 469,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,189.15/1,174,649.01 = 469,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,189.15x = 1,174,649.01 × 469,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,189.15x = 551,180,085,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,180,085,102.70/851,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,541.25

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