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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,991.26, 1,175,751.24 and 464,815.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,991.26, 1,175,751.24 and 464,815.37 is: 641,447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,991.26 : 1,175,751.24 = 464,815.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,991.26/1,175,751.24 = 464,815.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,991.26x = 1,175,751.24 × 464,815.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,991.26x = 546,507,245,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,507,245,324.48/851,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,447.01

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