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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,256.05, 1,174,786.25 and 469,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,256.05, 1,174,786.25 and 469,282.13 is: 647,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,256.05 : 1,174,786.25 = 469,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,256.05/1,174,786.25 = 469,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,256.05x = 1,174,786.25 × 469,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,256.05x = 551,306,191,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,306,191,348.30/851,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,638.50

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