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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,633.60, 1,180,839.95 and 488,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,633.60, 1,180,839.95 and 488,118.82 is: 673,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,633.60 : 1,180,839.95 = 488,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,633.60/1,180,839.95 = 488,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,633.60x = 1,180,839.95 × 488,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,633.60x = 576,390,203,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,390,203,002.86/855,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,641.38

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