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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,235.64, 1,174,708.74 and 469,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,235.64, 1,174,708.74 and 469,254.04 is: 647,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,235.64 : 1,174,708.74 = 469,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,235.64/1,174,708.74 = 469,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,235.64x = 1,174,708.74 × 469,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,235.64x = 551,236,822,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,236,822,068.31/851,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,572.54

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