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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,384.52, 1,174,907.43 and 469,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,384.52, 1,174,907.43 and 469,432.26 is: 647,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,384.52 : 1,174,907.43 = 469,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,384.52/1,174,907.43 = 469,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,384.52x = 1,174,907.43 × 469,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,384.52x = 551,539,450,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,539,450,155.69/851,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,814.75

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