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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,113.79, 1,180,041.48 and 473,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,113.79, 1,180,041.48 and 473,140.58 is: 652,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,113.79 : 1,180,041.48 = 473,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,113.79/1,180,041.48 = 473,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,113.79x = 1,180,041.48 × 473,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,113.79x = 558,325,504,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,325,504,371.05/855,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,925.39

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