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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,915.62, 1,174,257.63 and 468,942.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,915.62, 1,174,257.63 and 468,942.75 is: 647,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,915.62 : 1,174,257.63 = 468,942.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,915.62/1,174,257.63 = 468,942.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,915.62x = 1,174,257.63 × 468,942.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,915.62x = 550,659,602,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,659,602,220.68/850,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,137.73

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