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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,225.64, 1,174,694.94 and 469,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,225.64, 1,174,694.94 and 469,244.04 is: 647,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,225.64 : 1,174,694.94 = 469,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,225.64/1,174,694.94 = 469,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,225.64x = 1,174,694.94 × 469,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,225.64x = 551,218,599,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,218,599,413.16/851,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,558.74

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