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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,233.86, 1,173,375.77 and 468,260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,233.86, 1,173,375.77 and 468,260.54 is: 646,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,233.86 : 1,173,375.77 = 468,260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,233.86/1,173,375.77 = 468,260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,233.86x = 1,173,375.77 × 468,260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,233.86x = 549,445,563,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,445,563,474.93/850,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,228.75

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