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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,774.07, 1,174,093.23 and 468,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,774.07, 1,174,093.23 and 468,825.45 is: 646,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,774.07 : 1,174,093.23 = 468,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,774.07/1,174,093.23 = 468,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,774.07x = 1,174,093.23 × 468,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,774.07x = 550,444,786,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,444,786,896.70/850,774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,992.91

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