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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,691.02, 1,180,806.75 and 468,431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,691.02, 1,180,806.75 and 468,431.55 is: 646,409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,691.02 : 1,180,806.75 = 468,431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,691.02/1,180,806.75 = 468,431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,691.02x = 1,180,806.75 × 468,431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,691.02x = 553,127,136,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,127,136,152.96/855,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,409.89

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