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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,710.88, 1,180,836.10 and 468,452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,710.88, 1,180,836.10 and 468,452.05 is: 646,439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,710.88 : 1,180,836.10 = 468,452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,710.88/1,180,836.10 = 468,452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,710.88x = 1,180,836.10 × 468,452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,710.88x = 553,165,091,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,165,091,759.01/855,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,439.24

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