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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,954.44, 1,174,294.08 and 468,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,954.44, 1,174,294.08 and 468,981.12 is: 647,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,954.44 : 1,174,294.08 = 468,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,954.44/1,174,294.08 = 468,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,954.44x = 1,174,294.08 × 468,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,954.44x = 550,721,752,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,721,752,847.77/850,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,181.24

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