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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,987.78, 1,175,736.57 and 470,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,987.78, 1,175,736.57 and 470,030.66 is: 648,638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,987.78 : 1,175,736.57 = 470,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,987.78/1,175,736.57 = 470,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,987.78x = 1,175,736.57 × 470,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,987.78x = 552,632,235,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,632,235,983.24/851,987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,638.69

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