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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,827.70, 1,174,150.02 and 468,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,827.70, 1,174,150.02 and 468,868.06 is: 647,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,827.70 : 1,174,150.02 = 468,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,827.70/1,174,150.02 = 468,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,827.70x = 1,174,150.02 × 468,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,827.70x = 550,521,442,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,521,442,026.36/850,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,042.22

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