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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,835.89, 1,174,161.29 and 468,876.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,835.89, 1,174,161.29 and 468,876.37 is: 647,053.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,835.89 : 1,174,161.29 = 468,876.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,835.89/1,174,161.29 = 468,876.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,835.89x = 1,174,161.29 × 468,876.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,835.89x = 550,536,483,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,536,483,449.72/850,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,053.67

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