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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,166.44, 1,180,080.54 and 473,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,166.44, 1,180,080.54 and 473,174.04 is: 652,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,166.44 : 1,180,080.54 = 473,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,166.44/1,180,080.54 = 473,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,166.44x = 1,180,080.54 × 473,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,166.44x = 558,383,476,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,383,476,637.18/855,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,952.98

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