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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,276, 1,173,434.08 and 468,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,276, 1,173,434.08 and 468,302.64 is: 646,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,276 : 1,173,434.08 = 468,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,276/1,173,434.08 = 468,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,276x = 1,173,434.08 × 468,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,276x = 549,522,277,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,522,277,529.97/850,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,286.94

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