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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,122.40, 1,180,050.72 and 467,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,122.40, 1,180,050.72 and 467,936.28 is: 645,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,122.40 : 1,180,050.72 = 467,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,122.40/1,180,050.72 = 467,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,122.40x = 1,180,050.72 × 467,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,122.40x = 552,188,538,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,188,538,227.87/855,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,742.10

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