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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,069.76, 1,173,103.92 and 468,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,069.76, 1,173,103.92 and 468,098.08 is: 645,979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,069.76 : 1,173,103.92 = 468,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,069.76/1,173,103.92 = 468,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,069.76x = 1,173,103.92 × 468,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,069.76x = 549,127,692,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,127,692,592.47/850,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,979.56

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