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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,437.03, 1,180,484.11 and 468,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,437.03, 1,180,484.11 and 468,252.17 is: 646,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,437.03 : 1,180,484.11 = 468,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,437.03/1,180,484.11 = 468,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,437.03x = 1,180,484.11 × 468,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,437.03x = 552,764,246,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,764,246,158.02/855,437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,177.60

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