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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,096.59, 1,173,107.66 and 468,125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,096.59, 1,173,107.66 and 468,125.43 is: 645,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,096.59 : 1,173,107.66 = 468,125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,096.59/1,173,107.66 = 468,125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,096.59x = 1,173,107.66 × 468,125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,096.59x = 549,161,525,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,161,525,433.17/850,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,998.97

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