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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,655.69, 1,180,818.83 and 468,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,655.69, 1,180,818.83 and 468,464.62 is: 646,488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,655.69 : 1,180,818.83 = 468,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,655.69/1,180,818.83 = 468,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,655.69x = 1,180,818.83 × 468,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,655.69x = 553,171,836,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,171,836,238.38/855,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,488.82

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