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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,681.30, 1,180,793.37 and 468,421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,681.30, 1,180,793.37 and 468,421.82 is: 646,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,681.30 : 1,180,793.37 = 468,421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,681.30/1,180,793.37 = 468,421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,681.30x = 1,180,793.37 × 468,421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,681.30x = 553,109,378,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,109,378,382.49/855,681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,396.48

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