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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,969.84, 1,174,318.16 and 463,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,969.84, 1,174,318.16 and 463,797.52 is: 640,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,969.84 : 1,174,318.16 = 463,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,969.84/1,174,318.16 = 463,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,969.84x = 1,174,318.16 × 463,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,969.84x = 544,645,850,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,645,850,298.96/850,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,029.56

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