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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,121.62, 1,180,092.33 and 473,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,121.62, 1,180,092.33 and 473,183.94 is: 653,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,121.62 : 1,180,092.33 = 473,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,121.62/1,180,092.33 = 473,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,121.62x = 1,180,092.33 × 473,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,121.62x = 558,400,738,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,400,738,273.18/855,121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,007.39

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