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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,170.06, 1,173,234.78 and 468,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,170.06, 1,173,234.78 and 468,193.50 is: 646,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,170.06 : 1,173,234.78 = 468,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,170.06/1,173,234.78 = 468,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,170.06x = 1,173,234.78 × 468,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,170.06x = 549,300,897,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,300,897,969.93/850,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,107.08

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