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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,069, 1,173,095.22 and 468,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,069, 1,173,095.22 and 468,094.87 is: 645,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,069 : 1,173,095.22 = 468,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,069/1,173,095.22 = 468,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,069x = 1,173,095.22 × 468,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,069x = 549,119,854,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,119,854,503.52/850,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,970.92

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