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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,319.01, 1,174,819.85 and 488,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,319.01, 1,174,819.85 and 488,766.25 is: 674,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,319.01 : 1,174,819.85 = 488,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,319.01/1,174,819.85 = 488,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,319.01x = 1,174,819.85 × 488,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,319.01x = 574,212,286,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,212,286,635.96/851,319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,497.20

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