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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,977.30, 1,174,333.47 and 463,796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,977.30, 1,174,333.47 and 463,796.22 is: 640,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,977.30 : 1,174,333.47 = 463,796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,977.30/1,174,333.47 = 463,796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,977.30x = 1,174,333.47 × 463,796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,977.30x = 544,651,424,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,651,424,405.48/850,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,030.50

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