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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,321.55, 1,174,831.83 and 469,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,321.55, 1,174,831.83 and 469,362 is: 647,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,321.55 : 1,174,831.83 = 469,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,321.55/1,174,831.83 = 469,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,321.55x = 1,174,831.83 × 469,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,321.55x = 551,421,417,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,421,417,392.46/851,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,724.02

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