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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,018.72, 1,179,882.72 and 467,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,018.72, 1,179,882.72 and 467,825.76 is: 645,575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,018.72 : 1,179,882.72 = 467,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,018.72/1,179,882.72 = 467,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,018.72x = 1,179,882.72 × 467,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,018.72x = 551,979,530,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,979,530,194.87/855,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,575.96

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