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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,322.26, 1,174,824.33 and 488,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,322.26, 1,174,824.33 and 488,769.50 is: 674,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,322.26 : 1,174,824.33 = 488,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,322.26/1,174,824.33 = 488,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,322.26x = 1,174,824.33 × 488,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,322.26x = 574,218,294,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,218,294,487.81/851,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,501.68

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