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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,066.29, 1,173,085.74 and 468,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,066.29, 1,173,085.74 and 468,090 is: 645,961.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,066.29 : 1,173,085.74 = 468,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,066.29/1,173,085.74 = 468,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,066.29x = 1,173,085.74 × 468,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,066.29x = 549,109,704,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,109,704,036.60/850,066.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,961.04

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