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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,234.66, 1,174,716.85 and 464,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,234.66, 1,174,716.85 and 464,050.31 is: 640,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,234.66 : 1,174,716.85 = 464,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,234.66/1,174,716.85 = 464,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,234.66x = 1,174,716.85 × 464,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,234.66x = 545,127,711,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,127,711,371.01/851,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,396.52

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