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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,218.88, 1,180,184.40 and 473,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,218.88, 1,180,184.40 and 473,245.44 is: 653,068.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,218.88 : 1,180,184.40 = 473,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,218.88/1,180,184.40 = 473,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,218.88x = 1,180,184.40 × 473,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,218.88x = 558,516,885,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,516,885,659.14/855,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,068.94

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