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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,599.04, 1,175,183.52 and 469,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,599.04, 1,175,183.52 and 469,618.88 is: 648,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,599.04 : 1,175,183.52 = 469,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,599.04/1,175,183.52 = 469,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,599.04x = 1,175,183.52 × 469,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,599.04x = 551,888,368,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,888,368,456.86/851,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,061.29

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