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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,892.69, 1,174,256.52 and 468,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,892.69, 1,174,256.52 and 468,944.08 is: 647,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,892.69 : 1,174,256.52 = 468,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,892.69/1,174,256.52 = 468,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,892.69x = 1,174,256.52 × 468,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,892.69x = 550,660,643,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,660,643,455.40/850,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,156.39

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