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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,633.98, 1,180,788.82 and 468,442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,633.98, 1,180,788.82 and 468,442.87 is: 646,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,633.98 : 1,180,788.82 = 468,442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,633.98/1,180,788.82 = 468,442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,633.98x = 1,180,788.82 × 468,442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,633.98x = 553,132,095,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,132,095,458.56/855,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,458.78

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