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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,066.76, 1,173,099.78 and 468,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,066.76, 1,173,099.78 and 468,095.08 is: 645,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,066.76 : 1,173,099.78 = 468,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,066.76/1,173,099.78 = 468,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,066.76x = 1,173,099.78 × 468,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,066.76x = 549,122,235,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,122,235,367.08/850,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,975.42

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