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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,573.52, 1,175,149.62 and 469,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,573.52, 1,175,149.62 and 469,575.36 is: 648,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,573.52 : 1,175,149.62 = 469,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,573.52/1,175,149.62 = 469,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,573.52x = 1,175,149.62 × 469,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,573.52x = 551,821,305,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,821,305,865.36/851,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,001.96

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