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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,206.98, 1,180,196.13 and 473,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,206.98, 1,180,196.13 and 473,269.30 is: 653,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,206.98 : 1,180,196.13 = 473,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,206.98/1,180,196.13 = 473,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,206.98x = 1,180,196.13 × 473,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,206.98x = 558,550,596,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,550,596,307.81/855,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,117.44

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