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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,016.26, 1,179,913.64 and 473,045.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,016.26, 1,179,913.64 and 473,045.77 is: 652,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,016.26 : 1,179,913.64 = 473,045.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,016.26/1,179,913.64 = 473,045.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,016.26x = 1,179,913.64 × 473,045.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,016.26x = 558,153,155,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,153,155,476.97/855,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,798.30

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