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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,229.73, 1,173,370.05 and 468,256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,229.73, 1,173,370.05 and 468,256.41 is: 646,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,229.73 : 1,173,370.05 = 468,256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,229.73/1,173,370.05 = 468,256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,229.73x = 1,173,370.05 × 468,256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,229.73x = 549,438,047,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,438,047,214.52/850,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,223.05

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