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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,883.97, 1,175,509.10 and 469,910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,883.97, 1,175,509.10 and 469,910.76 is: 648,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,883.97 : 1,175,509.10 = 469,910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,883.97/1,175,509.10 = 469,910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,883.97x = 1,175,509.10 × 469,910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,883.97x = 552,384,374,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,384,374,567.92/851,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,426.77

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