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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,060.38, 1,173,083.33 and 468,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,060.38, 1,173,083.33 and 468,086.25 is: 645,959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,060.38 : 1,173,083.33 = 468,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,060.38/1,173,083.33 = 468,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,060.38x = 1,173,083.33 × 468,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,060.38x = 549,104,176,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,104,176,877.21/850,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,959.03

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