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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,639.22, 1,180,796.08 and 468,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,639.22, 1,180,796.08 and 468,448.12 is: 646,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,639.22 : 1,180,796.08 = 468,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,639.22/1,180,796.08 = 468,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,639.22x = 1,180,796.08 × 468,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,639.22x = 553,141,703,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,141,703,779.37/855,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,466.05

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