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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,244.04, 1,174,729.80 and 464,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,244.04, 1,174,729.80 and 464,059.72 is: 640,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,244.04 : 1,174,729.80 = 464,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,244.04/1,174,729.80 = 464,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,244.04x = 1,174,729.80 × 464,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,244.04x = 545,144,782,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,144,782,063.66/851,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,409.51

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