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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,200.63, 1,180,127.98 and 473,204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,200.63, 1,180,127.98 and 473,204.63 is: 652,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,200.63 : 1,180,127.98 = 473,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,200.63/1,180,127.98 = 473,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,200.63x = 1,180,127.98 × 473,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,200.63x = 558,442,027,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,442,027,670.37/855,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,995.34

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