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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,224.37, 1,180,234.13 and 473,286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,224.37, 1,180,234.13 and 473,286.69 is: 653,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,224.37 : 1,180,234.13 = 473,286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,224.37/1,180,234.13 = 473,286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,224.37x = 1,180,234.13 × 473,286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,224.37x = 558,589,102,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,589,102,446.30/855,224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,149.19

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