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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,118.17, 1,180,047.52 and 473,144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,118.17, 1,180,047.52 and 473,144.95 is: 652,931.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,118.17 : 1,180,047.52 = 473,144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,118.17/1,180,047.52 = 473,144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,118.17x = 1,180,047.52 × 473,144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,118.17x = 558,333,524,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,333,524,848.02/855,118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,931.42

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