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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,610.94, 1,180,743.45 and 468,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,610.94, 1,180,743.45 and 468,451.46 is: 646,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,610.94 : 1,180,743.45 = 468,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,610.94/1,180,743.45 = 468,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,610.94x = 1,180,743.45 × 468,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,610.94x = 553,120,993,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,120,993,037.94/855,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,463.21

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