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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,359, 1,173,393.18 and 487,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,359, 1,173,393.18 and 487,764.12 is: 673,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,359 : 1,173,393.18 = 487,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,359/1,173,393.18 = 487,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,359x = 1,173,393.18 × 487,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,359x = 572,339,091,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,339,091,856.70/850,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,055.84

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