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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,968.95, 1,175,698.21 and 469,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,968.95, 1,175,698.21 and 469,995.63 is: 648,583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,968.95 : 1,175,698.21 = 469,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,968.95/1,175,698.21 = 469,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,968.95x = 1,175,698.21 × 469,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,968.95x = 552,573,020,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,573,020,898.82/851,968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,583.52

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