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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,274.36, 1,174,766.64 and 469,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,274.36, 1,174,766.64 and 469,314.81 is: 647,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,274.36 : 1,174,766.64 = 469,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,274.36/1,174,766.64 = 469,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,274.36x = 1,174,766.64 × 469,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,274.36x = 551,335,383,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,335,383,325.90/851,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,658.86

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