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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,268.77, 1,274,114.44 and 466,430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,268.77, 1,274,114.44 and 466,430.75 is: 698,118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,268.77 : 1,274,114.44 = 466,430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,268.77/1,274,114.44 = 466,430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,268.77x = 1,274,114.44 × 466,430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,268.77x = 594,286,152,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,286,152,825.43/851,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,118.12

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