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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,223.33, 1,178,777.58 and 472,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,223.33, 1,178,777.58 and 472,227.33 is: 651,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,223.33 : 1,178,777.58 = 472,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,223.33/1,178,777.58 = 472,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,223.33x = 1,178,777.58 × 472,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,223.33x = 556,650,991,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,650,991,916.83/854,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,645.73

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