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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,933.51, 1,175,671.60 and 464,757.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,933.51, 1,175,671.60 and 464,757.21 is: 641,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,933.51 : 1,175,671.60 = 464,757.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,933.51/1,175,671.60 = 464,757.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,933.51x = 1,175,671.60 × 464,757.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,933.51x = 546,401,852,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,401,852,692.24/851,933.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,366.78

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