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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,965.01, 1,175,692.79 and 469,991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,965.01, 1,175,692.79 and 469,991.69 is: 648,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,965.01 : 1,175,692.79 = 469,991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,965.01/1,175,692.79 = 469,991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,965.01x = 1,175,692.79 × 469,991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,965.01x = 552,565,841,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,565,841,292.92/851,965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,578.09

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