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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,253.08, 1,180,220.22 and 473,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,253.08, 1,180,220.22 and 473,295.96 is: 653,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,253.08 : 1,180,220.22 = 473,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,253.08/1,180,220.22 = 473,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,253.08x = 1,180,220.22 × 473,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,253.08x = 558,593,462,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,593,462,036.31/855,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,132.36

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