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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,324.47, 1,173,447.73 and 468,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,324.47, 1,173,447.73 and 468,351.26 is: 646,324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,324.47 : 1,173,447.73 = 468,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,324.47/1,173,447.73 = 468,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,324.47x = 1,173,447.73 × 468,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,324.47x = 549,585,722,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,585,722,889.64/850,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,324.72

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