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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,200.96, 1,174,665.52 and 469,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,200.96, 1,174,665.52 and 469,241.52 is: 647,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,200.96 : 1,174,665.52 = 469,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,200.96/1,174,665.52 = 469,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,200.96x = 1,174,665.52 × 469,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,200.96x = 551,201,834,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,201,834,096.39/851,200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,557.82

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