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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,193.28, 1,174,654.94 and 469,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,193.28, 1,174,654.94 and 469,233.76 is: 647,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,193.28 : 1,174,654.94 = 469,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,193.28/1,174,654.94 = 469,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,193.28x = 1,174,654.94 × 469,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,193.28x = 551,187,754,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,187,754,198.77/851,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,547.12

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