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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,644.83, 1,180,803.89 and 468,453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,644.83, 1,180,803.89 and 468,453.83 is: 646,473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,644.83 : 1,180,803.89 = 468,453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,644.83/1,180,803.89 = 468,453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,644.83x = 1,180,803.89 × 468,453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,644.83x = 553,152,100,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,152,100,016.51/855,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,473.96

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