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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,212.01, 1,180,200.90 and 473,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,212.01, 1,180,200.90 and 473,237.88 is: 653,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,212.01 : 1,180,200.90 = 473,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,212.01/1,180,200.90 = 473,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,212.01x = 1,180,200.90 × 473,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,212.01x = 558,515,771,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,515,771,890.09/855,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,072.88

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