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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,725.42, 1,180,856.07 and 468,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,725.42, 1,180,856.07 and 468,466.58 is: 646,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,725.42 : 1,180,856.07 = 468,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,725.42/1,180,856.07 = 468,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,725.42x = 1,180,856.07 × 468,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,725.42x = 553,191,604,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,191,604,585.14/855,725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,459.24

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