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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,611.94, 1,180,744.83 and 468,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,611.94, 1,180,744.83 and 468,452.46 is: 646,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,611.94 : 1,180,744.83 = 468,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,611.94/1,180,744.83 = 468,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,611.94x = 1,180,744.83 × 468,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,611.94x = 553,122,820,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,122,820,245.78/855,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,464.59

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