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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,273.98, 1,173,431.34 and 468,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,273.98, 1,173,431.34 and 468,300.66 is: 646,284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,273.98 : 1,173,431.34 = 468,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,273.98/1,173,431.34 = 468,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,273.98x = 1,173,431.34 × 468,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,273.98x = 549,518,670,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,518,670,986.68/850,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,284.24

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