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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,811.12, 1,181,037.76 and 468,642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,811.12, 1,181,037.76 and 468,642.88 is: 646,737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,811.12 : 1,181,037.76 = 468,642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,811.12/1,181,037.76 = 468,642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,811.12x = 1,181,037.76 × 468,642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,811.12x = 553,484,937,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,484,937,235.15/855,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,737.26

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