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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,332.49, 1,173,458.76 and 468,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,332.49, 1,173,458.76 and 468,359.27 is: 646,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,332.49 : 1,173,458.76 = 468,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,332.49/1,173,458.76 = 468,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,332.49x = 1,173,458.76 × 468,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,332.49x = 549,600,288,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,600,288,208.71/850,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,335.75

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