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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,835.97, 1,181,068.13 and 468,645.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,835.97, 1,181,068.13 and 468,645.17 is: 646,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,835.97 : 1,181,068.13 = 468,645.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,835.97/1,181,068.13 = 468,645.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,835.97x = 1,181,068.13 × 468,645.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,835.97x = 553,501,869,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,501,869,831.70/855,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,738.27

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