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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,999.06, 1,181,291.94 and 468,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,999.06, 1,181,291.94 and 468,807.36 is: 646,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,999.06 : 1,181,291.94 = 468,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,999.06/1,181,291.94 = 468,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,999.06x = 1,181,291.94 × 468,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,999.06x = 553,798,355,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,798,355,780.68/855,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,961.41

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