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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,259.98, 1,173,411.80 and 468,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,259.98, 1,173,411.80 and 468,286.66 is: 646,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,259.98 : 1,173,411.80 = 468,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,259.98/1,173,411.80 = 468,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,259.98x = 1,173,411.80 × 468,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,259.98x = 549,493,092,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,493,092,626.59/850,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,264.80

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