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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,227.47, 1,174,663.89 and 464,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,227.47, 1,174,663.89 and 464,034.96 is: 640,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,227.47 : 1,174,663.89 = 464,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,227.47/1,174,663.89 = 464,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,227.47x = 1,174,663.89 × 464,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,227.47x = 545,085,111,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,085,111,209.59/851,227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,351.88

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