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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,775.50, 1,180,965.74 and 468,583.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,775.50, 1,180,965.74 and 468,583.89 is: 646,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,775.50 : 1,180,965.74 = 468,583.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,775.50/1,180,965.74 = 468,583.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,775.50x = 1,180,965.74 × 468,583.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,775.50x = 553,381,518,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,381,518,063.01/855,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,643.33

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