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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,207.98, 1,180,197.51 and 473,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,207.98, 1,180,197.51 and 473,270.30 is: 653,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,207.98 : 1,180,197.51 = 473,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,207.98/1,180,197.51 = 473,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,207.98x = 1,180,197.51 × 473,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,207.98x = 558,552,429,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,552,429,616.95/855,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,118.82

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