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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,344.81, 1,173,475.73 and 468,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,344.81, 1,173,475.73 and 468,371.60 is: 646,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,344.81 : 1,173,475.73 = 468,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,344.81/1,173,475.73 = 468,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,344.81x = 1,173,475.73 × 468,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,344.81x = 549,622,700,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,622,700,524.82/850,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,352.74

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