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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,306.26, 1,173,368.70 and 468,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,306.26, 1,173,368.70 and 468,333 is: 646,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,306.26 : 1,173,368.70 = 468,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,306.26/1,173,368.70 = 468,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,306.26x = 1,173,368.70 × 468,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,306.26x = 549,527,283,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,527,283,377.10/850,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,269.83

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