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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,444.16, 1,174,986 and 469,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,444.16, 1,174,986 and 469,462.92 is: 647,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,444.16 : 1,174,986 = 469,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,444.16/1,174,986 = 469,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,444.16x = 1,174,986 × 469,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,444.16x = 551,612,358,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,612,358,519.12/851,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,855.00

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