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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,948.82, 1,175,649.80 and 489,117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,948.82, 1,175,649.80 and 489,117.29 is: 674,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,948.82 : 1,175,649.80 = 489,117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,948.82/1,175,649.80 = 489,117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,948.82x = 1,175,649.80 × 489,117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,948.82x = 575,030,635,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,030,635,841.21/851,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,959.13

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