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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,494.01, 1,175,001.66 and 469,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,494.01, 1,175,001.66 and 469,512.59 is: 647,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,494.01 : 1,175,001.66 = 469,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,494.01/1,175,001.66 = 469,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,494.01x = 1,175,001.66 × 469,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,494.01x = 551,678,066,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,678,066,765.89/851,494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,894.25

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