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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,119.43, 1,180,049.27 and 473,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,119.43, 1,180,049.27 and 473,146.20 is: 652,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,119.43 : 1,180,049.27 = 473,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,119.43/1,180,049.27 = 473,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,119.43x = 1,180,049.27 × 473,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,119.43x = 558,335,825,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,335,825,547.54/855,119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,933.15

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