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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,012.32, 1,173,042.80 and 468,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,012.32, 1,173,042.80 and 468,052.76 is: 645,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,012.32 : 1,173,042.80 = 468,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,012.32/1,173,042.80 = 468,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,012.32x = 1,173,042.80 × 468,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,012.32x = 549,045,920,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,045,920,138.13/850,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,927.01

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