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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,114.57, 1,180,008.81 and 473,118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,114.57, 1,180,008.81 and 473,118.57 is: 652,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,114.57 : 1,180,008.81 = 473,118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,114.57/1,180,008.81 = 473,118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,114.57x = 1,180,008.81 × 473,118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,114.57x = 558,284,080,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,284,080,774.60/855,114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,876.35

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