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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,192.28, 1,174,653.56 and 469,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,192.28, 1,174,653.56 and 469,232.76 is: 647,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,192.28 : 1,174,653.56 = 469,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,192.28/1,174,653.56 = 469,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,192.28x = 1,174,653.56 × 469,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,192.28x = 551,185,932,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,185,932,002.63/851,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,545.74

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