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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,398.22, 1,174,937.49 and 469,438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,398.22, 1,174,937.49 and 469,438.58 is: 647,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,398.22 : 1,174,937.49 = 469,438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,398.22/1,174,937.49 = 469,438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,398.22x = 1,174,937.49 × 469,438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,398.22x = 551,560,981,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,560,981,019.68/851,398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,829.62

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