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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,006.81, 1,173,035.20 and 468,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,006.81, 1,173,035.20 and 468,047.26 is: 645,919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,006.81 : 1,173,035.20 = 468,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,006.81/1,173,035.20 = 468,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,006.81x = 1,173,035.20 × 468,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,006.81x = 549,035,905,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,035,905,378.38/850,006.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,919.42

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