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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,248.98, 1,173,396.66 and 468,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,248.98, 1,173,396.66 and 468,275.66 is: 646,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,248.98 : 1,173,396.66 = 468,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,248.98/1,173,396.66 = 468,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,248.98x = 1,173,396.66 × 468,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,248.98x = 549,473,095,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,473,095,403.30/850,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,249.64

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