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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,257.04, 1,181,584.02 and 468,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,257.04, 1,181,584.02 and 468,995.23 is: 647,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,257.04 : 1,181,584.02 = 468,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,257.04/1,181,584.02 = 468,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,257.04x = 1,181,584.02 × 468,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,257.04x = 554,157,261,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,157,261,856.38/856,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,185.64

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