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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,258.04, 1,181,585.40 and 468,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,258.04, 1,181,585.40 and 468,996.23 is: 647,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,258.04 : 1,181,585.40 = 468,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,258.04/1,181,585.40 = 468,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,258.04x = 1,181,585.40 × 468,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,258.04x = 554,159,098,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,159,098,023.04/856,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,187.03

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