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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,273.44, 1,174,766.42 and 469,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,273.44, 1,174,766.42 and 469,313.92 is: 647,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,273.44 : 1,174,766.42 = 469,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,273.44/1,174,766.42 = 469,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,273.44x = 1,174,766.42 × 469,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,273.44x = 551,334,233,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,334,233,654.57/851,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,658.21

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