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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,760.76, 1,180,949.92 and 468,600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,760.76, 1,180,949.92 and 468,600.58 is: 646,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,760.76 : 1,180,949.92 = 468,600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,760.76/1,180,949.92 = 468,600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,760.76x = 1,180,949.92 × 468,600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,760.76x = 553,393,817,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,393,817,767.64/855,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,668.84

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