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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,215.33, 1,177,336.44 and 471,219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,215.33, 1,177,336.44 and 471,219.33 is: 650,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,215.33 : 1,177,336.44 = 471,219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,215.33/1,177,336.44 = 471,219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,215.33x = 1,177,336.44 × 471,219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,215.33x = 554,783,688,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,783,688,441.39/853,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,227.05

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