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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,623.67, 1,173,859.99 and 468,650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,623.67, 1,173,859.99 and 468,650.45 is: 646,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,623.67 : 1,173,859.99 = 468,650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,623.67/1,173,859.99 = 468,650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,623.67x = 1,173,859.99 × 468,650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,623.67x = 550,130,014,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,130,014,313.52/850,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,737.25

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