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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,783.96, 1,175,475.99 and 464,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,783.96, 1,175,475.99 and 464,599.51 is: 641,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,783.96 : 1,175,475.99 = 464,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,783.96/1,175,475.99 = 464,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,783.96x = 1,175,475.99 × 464,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,783.96x = 546,125,568,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,125,568,970.77/851,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,155.03

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