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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,787.28, 1,174,111.14 and 468,838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,787.28, 1,174,111.14 and 468,838.68 is: 647,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,787.28 : 1,174,111.14 = 468,838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,787.28/1,174,111.14 = 468,838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,787.28x = 1,174,111.14 × 468,838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,787.28x = 550,468,717,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,468,717,050.90/850,787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,010.99

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