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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,022, 1,173,030.40 and 468,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,022, 1,173,030.40 and 468,047.84 is: 645,906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,022 : 1,173,030.40 = 468,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,022/1,173,030.40 = 468,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,022x = 1,173,030.40 × 468,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,022x = 549,034,344,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,034,344,974.34/850,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,906.04

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