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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,007.31, 1,173,035.89 and 468,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,007.31, 1,173,035.89 and 468,047.76 is: 645,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,007.31 : 1,173,035.89 = 468,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,007.31/1,173,035.89 = 468,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,007.31x = 1,173,035.89 × 468,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,007.31x = 549,036,820,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,036,820,714.11/850,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,920.12

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