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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,737.80, 1,180,881.65 and 468,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,737.80, 1,180,881.65 and 468,546.19 is: 646,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,737.80 : 1,180,881.65 = 468,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,737.80/1,180,881.65 = 468,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,737.80x = 1,180,881.65 × 468,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,737.80x = 553,297,596,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,297,596,167.58/855,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,573.75

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