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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,968.44, 1,174,280.40 and 468,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,968.44, 1,174,280.40 and 468,994.28 is: 647,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,968.44 : 1,174,280.40 = 468,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,968.44/1,174,280.40 = 468,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,968.44x = 1,174,280.40 × 468,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,968.44x = 550,730,790,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,730,790,716.11/850,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,181.22

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