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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,037.44, 1,179,986.40 and 473,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,037.44, 1,179,986.40 and 473,058 is: 652,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,037.44 : 1,179,986.40 = 473,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,037.44/1,179,986.40 = 473,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,037.44x = 1,179,986.40 × 473,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,037.44x = 558,202,006,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,202,006,411.20/855,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,839.26

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