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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,193.01, 1,180,174.66 and 473,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,193.01, 1,180,174.66 and 473,218.88 is: 653,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,193.01 : 1,180,174.66 = 473,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,193.01/1,180,174.66 = 473,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,193.01x = 1,180,174.66 × 473,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,193.01x = 558,480,923,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,480,923,725.66/855,193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,046.65

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