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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,307.16, 1,173,477.06 and 468,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,307.16, 1,173,477.06 and 468,333.84 is: 646,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,307.16 : 1,173,477.06 = 468,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,307.16/1,173,477.06 = 468,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,307.16x = 1,173,477.06 × 468,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,307.16x = 549,579,017,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,579,017,661.71/850,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,329.99

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