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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,852, 1,174,161.18 and 463,670.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,852, 1,174,161.18 and 463,670.99 is: 639,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,852 : 1,174,161.18 = 463,670.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,852/1,174,161.18 = 463,670.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,852x = 1,174,161.18 × 463,670.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,852x = 544,424,476,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,424,476,750.17/850,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,858.02

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