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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,280.86, 1,174,776.68 and 469,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,280.86, 1,174,776.68 and 469,321.31 is: 647,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,280.86 : 1,174,776.68 = 469,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,280.86/1,174,776.68 = 469,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,280.86x = 1,174,776.68 × 469,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,280.86x = 551,347,730,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,347,730,415.05/851,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,668.42

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