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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,034.16, 1,181,280.03 and 468,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,034.16, 1,181,280.03 and 468,774.41 is: 646,882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,034.16 : 1,181,280.03 = 468,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,034.16/1,181,280.03 = 468,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,034.16x = 1,181,280.03 × 468,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,034.16x = 553,753,843,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,753,843,201.63/856,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,882.88

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