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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,009.75, 1,173,012.33 and 468,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,009.75, 1,173,012.33 and 468,033.19 is: 645,885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,009.75 : 1,173,012.33 = 468,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,009.75/1,173,012.33 = 468,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,009.75x = 1,173,012.33 × 468,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,009.75x = 549,008,701,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,008,701,541.83/850,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,885.18

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