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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,956.66, 1,174,317.82 and 468,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,956.66, 1,174,317.82 and 468,983.34 is: 647,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,956.66 : 1,174,317.82 = 468,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,956.66/1,174,317.82 = 468,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,956.66x = 1,174,317.82 × 468,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,956.66x = 550,735,492,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,735,492,272.66/850,956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,195.70

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