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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,289.62, 1,174,787.82 and 469,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,289.62, 1,174,787.82 and 469,330.07 is: 647,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,289.62 : 1,174,787.82 = 469,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,289.62/1,174,787.82 = 469,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,289.62x = 1,174,787.82 × 469,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,289.62x = 551,363,243,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,363,243,921.81/851,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,679.98

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