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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,024, 1,173,033.16 and 468,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,024, 1,173,033.16 and 468,049.84 is: 645,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,024 : 1,173,033.16 = 468,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,024/1,173,033.16 = 468,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,024x = 1,173,033.16 × 468,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,024x = 549,037,982,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,037,982,852.69/850,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,908.80

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