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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,632.79, 1,180,787.18 and 468,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,632.79, 1,180,787.18 and 468,441.68 is: 646,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,632.79 : 1,180,787.18 = 468,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,632.79/1,180,787.18 = 468,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,632.79x = 1,180,787.18 × 468,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,632.79x = 553,129,922,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,129,922,075.52/855,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,457.14

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