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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,252.24, 1,174,736.04 and 469,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,252.24, 1,174,736.04 and 469,292.72 is: 647,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,252.24 : 1,174,736.04 = 469,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,252.24/1,174,736.04 = 469,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,252.24x = 1,174,736.04 × 469,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,252.24x = 551,295,071,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,295,071,493.63/851,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,628.34

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