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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,118.62, 1,180,088.19 and 473,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,118.62, 1,180,088.19 and 473,180.94 is: 653,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,118.62 : 1,180,088.19 = 473,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,118.62/1,180,088.19 = 473,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,118.62x = 1,180,088.19 × 473,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,118.62x = 558,395,239,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,395,239,027.10/855,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,003.25

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