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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,302.62, 1,174,762.23 and 464,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,302.62, 1,174,762.23 and 464,109.66 is: 640,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,302.62 : 1,174,762.23 = 464,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,302.62/1,174,762.23 = 464,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,302.62x = 1,174,762.23 × 464,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,302.62x = 545,218,499,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,218,499,146.14/851,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,452.04

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