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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,935.86, 1,175,674.77 and 469,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,935.86, 1,175,674.77 and 469,957.14 is: 648,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,935.86 : 1,175,674.77 = 469,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,935.86/1,175,674.77 = 469,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,935.86x = 1,175,674.77 × 469,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,935.86x = 552,516,752,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,516,752,479.36/851,935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,542.66

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