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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,230.73, 1,173,371.43 and 468,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,230.73, 1,173,371.43 and 468,257.41 is: 646,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,230.73 : 1,173,371.43 = 468,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,230.73/1,173,371.43 = 468,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,230.73x = 1,173,371.43 × 468,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,230.73x = 549,439,866,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,439,866,779.80/850,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,224.43

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