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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,311.90, 1,177,563.03 and 471,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,311.90, 1,177,563.03 and 471,365.34 is: 650,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,311.90 : 1,177,563.03 = 471,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,311.90/1,177,563.03 = 471,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,311.90x = 1,177,563.03 × 471,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,311.90x = 555,062,398,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,062,398,007.38/853,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,480.09

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