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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,655.44, 1,180,818.48 and 468,464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,655.44, 1,180,818.48 and 468,464.37 is: 646,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,655.44 : 1,180,818.48 = 468,464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,655.44/1,180,818.48 = 468,464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,655.44x = 1,180,818.48 × 468,464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,655.44x = 553,171,385,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,171,385,317.56/855,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,488.48

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