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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,469.72, 1,174,968.12 and 469,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,469.72, 1,174,968.12 and 469,488.36 is: 647,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,469.72 : 1,174,968.12 = 469,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,469.72/1,174,968.12 = 469,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,469.72x = 1,174,968.12 × 469,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,469.72x = 551,633,855,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,633,855,711.08/851,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,860.80

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