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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,241.17, 1,174,720.73 and 469,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,241.17, 1,174,720.73 and 469,281.62 is: 647,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,241.17 : 1,174,720.73 = 469,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,241.17/1,174,720.73 = 469,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,241.17x = 1,174,720.73 × 469,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,241.17x = 551,274,847,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,274,847,812.38/851,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,613.00

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