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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,932.51, 1,175,670.22 and 464,756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,932.51, 1,175,670.22 and 464,756.21 is: 641,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,932.51 : 1,175,670.22 = 464,756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,932.51/1,175,670.22 = 464,756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,932.51x = 1,175,670.22 × 464,756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,932.51x = 546,400,031,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,400,031,897.56/851,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,365.40

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