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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,244.97, 1,180,238.51 and 468,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,244.97, 1,180,238.51 and 468,060.16 is: 645,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,244.97 : 1,180,238.51 = 468,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,244.97/1,180,238.51 = 468,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,244.97x = 1,180,238.51 × 468,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,244.97x = 552,422,620,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,422,620,537.87/855,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,923.27

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