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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,032.66, 1,181,277.97 and 468,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,032.66, 1,181,277.97 and 468,772.90 is: 646,880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,032.66 : 1,181,277.97 = 468,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,032.66/1,181,277.97 = 468,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,032.66x = 1,181,277.97 × 468,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,032.66x = 553,751,095,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,751,095,577.89/856,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,880.80

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