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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,932.93, 1,174,287.45 and 468,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,932.93, 1,174,287.45 and 468,959.72 is: 647,164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,932.93 : 1,174,287.45 = 468,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,932.93/1,174,287.45 = 468,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,932.93x = 1,174,287.45 × 468,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,932.93x = 550,693,507,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,693,507,880.08/850,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,164.41

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