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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,202.86, 1,173,265.77 and 468,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,202.86, 1,173,265.77 and 468,265.18 is: 646,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,202.86 : 1,173,265.77 = 468,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,202.86/1,173,265.77 = 468,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,202.86x = 1,173,265.77 × 468,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,202.86x = 549,399,506,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,399,506,976.89/850,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,198.14

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