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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,525.44, 1,175,114.40 and 469,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,525.44, 1,175,114.40 and 469,565.92 is: 648,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,525.44 : 1,175,114.40 = 469,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,525.44/1,175,114.40 = 469,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,525.44x = 1,175,114.40 × 469,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,525.44x = 551,793,674,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,793,674,341.25/851,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,006.09

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