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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,160.08, 1,173,221.16 and 468,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,160.08, 1,173,221.16 and 468,185.68 is: 646,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,160.08 : 1,173,221.16 = 468,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,160.08/1,173,221.16 = 468,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,160.08x = 1,173,221.16 × 468,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,160.08x = 549,285,346,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,285,346,584.99/850,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,096.38

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