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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,645.96, 1,180,805.45 and 468,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,645.96, 1,180,805.45 and 468,454.95 is: 646,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,645.96 : 1,180,805.45 = 468,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,645.96/1,180,805.45 = 468,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,645.96x = 1,180,805.45 × 468,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,645.96x = 553,154,155,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,154,155,697.20/855,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,475.51

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