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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,413.98, 1,174,959.24 and 469,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,413.98, 1,174,959.24 and 469,454.34 is: 647,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,413.98 : 1,174,959.24 = 469,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,413.98/1,174,959.24 = 469,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,413.98x = 1,174,959.24 × 469,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,413.98x = 551,589,714,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,589,714,541.10/851,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,851.37

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