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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,396.72, 1,174,935.42 and 469,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,396.72, 1,174,935.42 and 469,437.08 is: 647,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,396.72 : 1,174,935.42 = 469,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,396.72/1,174,935.42 = 469,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,396.72x = 1,174,935.42 × 469,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,396.72x = 551,558,246,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,558,246,878.70/851,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,827.55

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