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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,246.97, 1,180,241.27 and 468,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,246.97, 1,180,241.27 and 468,062.16 is: 645,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,246.97 : 1,180,241.27 = 468,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,246.97/1,180,241.27 = 468,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,246.97x = 1,180,241.27 × 468,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,246.97x = 552,426,278,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,426,278,157.34/855,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,926.03

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