Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,297.26, 1,173,356.31 and 468,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 850,297.26, 1,173,356.31 and 468,324 is: 646,257.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
850,297.26 : 1,173,356.31 = 468,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
850,297.26/1,173,356.31 = 468,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
850,297.26x = 1,173,356.31 × 468,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
850,297.26x = 549,510,920,524.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,510,920,524.44/850,297.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,257.43
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