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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,794.56, 1,175,471.67 and 469,820.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,794.56, 1,175,471.67 and 469,820.43 is: 648,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,794.56 : 1,175,471.67 = 469,820.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,794.56/1,175,471.67 = 469,820.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,794.56x = 1,175,471.67 × 469,820.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,794.56x = 552,260,605,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,260,605,452.22/851,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,349.53

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