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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,807.98, 1,172,499.92 and 608,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,807.98, 1,172,499.92 and 608,670.12 is: 838,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,807.98 : 1,172,499.92 = 608,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,807.98/1,172,499.92 = 608,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,807.98x = 1,172,499.92 × 608,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,807.98x = 713,665,667,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,665,667,006.39/850,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,809.32

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