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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,633.01, 1,180,787.48 and 468,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,633.01, 1,180,787.48 and 468,441.90 is: 646,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,633.01 : 1,180,787.48 = 468,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,633.01/1,180,787.48 = 468,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,633.01x = 1,180,787.48 × 468,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,633.01x = 553,130,322,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,130,322,381.27/855,633.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,457.44

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