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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,967.95, 1,175,696.83 and 469,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,967.95, 1,175,696.83 and 469,994.63 is: 648,582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,967.95 : 1,175,696.83 = 469,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,967.95/1,175,696.83 = 469,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,967.95x = 1,175,696.83 × 469,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,967.95x = 552,571,191,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,571,191,317.03/851,967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,582.14

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