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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,273.60, 1,174,765.59 and 469,314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,273.60, 1,174,765.59 and 469,314.05 is: 647,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,273.60 : 1,174,765.59 = 469,314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,273.60/1,174,765.59 = 469,314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,273.60x = 1,174,765.59 × 469,314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,273.60x = 551,333,988,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,333,988,623.14/851,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,657.81

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