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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,930.02, 1,174,268.34 and 463,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,930.02, 1,174,268.34 and 463,749 is: 639,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,930.02 : 1,174,268.34 = 463,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,930.02/1,174,268.34 = 463,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,930.02x = 1,174,268.34 × 463,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,930.02x = 544,565,768,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,565,768,406.66/850,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,965.40

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