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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,781.96, 1,175,473.23 and 464,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,781.96, 1,175,473.23 and 464,597.51 is: 641,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,781.96 : 1,175,473.23 = 464,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,781.96/1,175,473.23 = 464,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,781.96x = 1,175,473.23 × 464,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,781.96x = 546,121,935,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,121,935,729.66/851,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,152.27

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