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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,123.28, 1,180,051.92 and 467,937.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,123.28, 1,180,051.92 and 467,937.15 is: 645,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,123.28 : 1,180,051.92 = 467,937.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,123.28/1,180,051.92 = 467,937.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,123.28x = 1,180,051.92 × 467,937.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,123.28x = 552,190,132,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,190,132,296.83/855,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,743.30

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