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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,387.85, 1,174,861.67 and 469,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,387.85, 1,174,861.67 and 469,417.77 is: 647,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,387.85 : 1,174,861.67 = 469,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,387.85/1,174,861.67 = 469,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,387.85x = 1,174,861.67 × 469,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,387.85x = 551,500,942,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,500,942,842.79/851,387.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,766.99

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