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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,121.90, 1,180,050.03 and 467,935.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,121.90, 1,180,050.03 and 467,935.77 is: 645,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,121.90 : 1,180,050.03 = 467,935.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,121.90/1,180,050.03 = 467,935.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,121.90x = 1,180,050.03 × 467,935.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,121.90x = 552,187,623,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,187,623,851.76/855,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,741.41

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