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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,267.86, 1,173,366.60 and 468,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,267.86, 1,173,366.60 and 468,293.76 is: 646,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,267.86 : 1,173,366.60 = 468,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,267.86/1,173,366.60 = 468,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,267.86x = 1,173,366.60 × 468,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,267.86x = 549,480,256,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,480,256,972.42/850,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,243.71

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