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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,272.74, 1,174,764.24 and 469,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,272.74, 1,174,764.24 and 469,313.19 is: 647,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,272.74 : 1,174,764.24 = 469,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,272.74/1,174,764.24 = 469,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,272.74x = 1,174,764.24 × 469,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,272.74x = 551,332,352,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,332,352,972.33/851,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,656.53

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