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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,832.57, 1,181,063.50 and 468,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,832.57, 1,181,063.50 and 468,641.84 is: 646,733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,832.57 : 1,181,063.50 = 468,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,832.57/1,181,063.50 = 468,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,832.57x = 1,181,063.50 × 468,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,832.57x = 553,495,764,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,495,764,719.92/855,832.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,733.70

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