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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,349.37, 1,181,763.05 and 463,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,349.37, 1,181,763.05 and 463,883.25 is: 640,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,349.37 : 1,181,763.05 = 463,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,349.37/1,181,763.05 = 463,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,349.37x = 1,181,763.05 × 463,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,349.37x = 548,200,080,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,200,080,419.00/856,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,159.38

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