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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,285.49, 1,174,782.15 and 469,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,285.49, 1,174,782.15 and 469,325.94 is: 647,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,285.49 : 1,174,782.15 = 469,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,285.49/1,174,782.15 = 469,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,285.49x = 1,174,782.15 × 469,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,285.49x = 551,355,736,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,355,736,843.97/851,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,674.30

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