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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,595.90, 1,175,187.54 and 464,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,595.90, 1,175,187.54 and 464,414.32 is: 640,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,595.90 : 1,175,187.54 = 464,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,595.90/1,175,187.54 = 464,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,595.90x = 1,175,187.54 × 464,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,595.90x = 545,773,922,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,773,922,261.57/851,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,883.69

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