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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,610.44, 1,180,742.76 and 468,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,610.44, 1,180,742.76 and 468,450.96 is: 646,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,610.44 : 1,180,742.76 = 468,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,610.44/1,180,742.76 = 468,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,610.44x = 1,180,742.76 × 468,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,610.44x = 553,120,077,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,120,077,491.13/855,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,462.51

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