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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,924.83, 1,174,260.40 and 463,743.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,924.83, 1,174,260.40 and 463,743.21 is: 639,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,924.83 : 1,174,260.40 = 463,743.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,924.83/1,174,260.40 = 463,743.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,924.83x = 1,174,260.40 × 463,743.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,924.83x = 544,555,287,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,555,287,271.88/850,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,956.98

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