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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,343.11, 1,173,473.27 and 468,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,343.11, 1,173,473.27 and 468,369.89 is: 646,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,343.11 : 1,173,473.27 = 468,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,343.11/1,173,473.27 = 468,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,343.11x = 1,173,473.27 × 468,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,343.11x = 549,619,553,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,619,553,570.90/850,343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,350.33

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