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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,932.86, 1,175,670.63 and 469,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,932.86, 1,175,670.63 and 469,954.14 is: 648,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,932.86 : 1,175,670.63 = 469,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,932.86/1,175,670.63 = 469,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,932.86x = 1,175,670.63 × 469,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,932.86x = 552,511,279,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,511,279,844.91/851,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,538.52

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