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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,935.34, 1,175,674.11 and 464,759.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,935.34, 1,175,674.11 and 464,759.03 is: 641,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,935.34 : 1,175,674.11 = 464,759.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,935.34/1,175,674.11 = 464,759.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,935.34x = 1,175,674.11 × 464,759.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,935.34x = 546,405,153,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,405,153,081.34/851,935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,369.28

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