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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,229.68, 1,180,241.40 and 473,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,229.68, 1,180,241.40 and 473,292 is: 653,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,229.68 : 1,180,241.40 = 473,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,229.68/1,180,241.40 = 473,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,229.68x = 1,180,241.40 × 473,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,229.68x = 558,598,812,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,598,812,688.80/855,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,156.49

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