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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,276.84, 1,173,374.70 and 468,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,276.84, 1,173,374.70 and 468,295.48 is: 646,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,276.84 : 1,173,374.70 = 468,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,276.84/1,173,374.70 = 468,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,276.84x = 1,173,374.70 × 468,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,276.84x = 549,486,068,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,486,068,356.36/850,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,243.72

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