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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,237.83, 1,174,700.46 and 469,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,237.83, 1,174,700.46 and 469,264.60 is: 647,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,237.83 : 1,174,700.46 = 469,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,237.83/1,174,700.46 = 469,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,237.83x = 1,174,700.46 × 469,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,237.83x = 551,245,341,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,245,341,481.72/851,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,580.88

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