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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,683.30, 1,180,796.14 and 468,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,683.30, 1,180,796.14 and 468,423.82 is: 646,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,683.30 : 1,180,796.14 = 468,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,683.30/1,180,796.14 = 468,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,683.30x = 1,180,796.14 × 468,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,683.30x = 553,113,038,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,113,038,540.06/855,683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,399.24

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