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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,971.84, 1,174,320.92 and 463,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,971.84, 1,174,320.92 and 463,799.52 is: 640,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,971.84 : 1,174,320.92 = 463,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,971.84/1,174,320.92 = 463,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,971.84x = 1,174,320.92 × 463,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,971.84x = 544,649,479,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,649,479,021.96/850,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,032.32

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