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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,575.29, 1,172,178.83 and 608,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,575.29, 1,172,178.83 and 608,437.33 is: 838,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,575.29 : 1,172,178.83 = 608,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,575.29/1,172,178.83 = 608,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,575.29x = 1,172,178.83 × 608,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,575.29x = 713,197,354,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,197,354,565.54/850,575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,488.21

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