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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,635.22, 1,180,790.55 and 468,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,635.22, 1,180,790.55 and 468,444.12 is: 646,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,635.22 : 1,180,790.55 = 468,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,635.22/1,180,790.55 = 468,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,635.22x = 1,180,790.55 × 468,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,635.22x = 553,134,390,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,134,390,099.07/855,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,460.52

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