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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,297.26 : 1,173,356.31 = 468,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,297.26/1,173,356.31 = 468,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,297.26x = 1,173,356.31 × 468,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,297.26x = 549,510,920,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,510,920,524.44/850,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,257.43

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