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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,493.44, 1,175,034.12 and 469,536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,493.44, 1,175,034.12 and 469,536.32 is: 647,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,493.44 : 1,175,034.12 = 469,536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,493.44/1,175,034.12 = 469,536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,493.44x = 1,175,034.12 × 469,536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,493.44x = 551,721,196,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,721,196,579.24/851,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,945.33

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