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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,825.12, 1,181,057.12 and 468,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,825.12, 1,181,057.12 and 468,656.88 is: 646,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,825.12 : 1,181,057.12 = 468,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,825.12/1,181,057.12 = 468,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,825.12x = 1,181,057.12 × 468,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,825.12x = 553,510,544,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,510,544,960.99/855,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,756.60

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