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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,254.08, 1,180,221.60 and 473,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,254.08, 1,180,221.60 and 473,296.96 is: 653,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,254.08 : 1,180,221.60 = 473,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,254.08/1,180,221.60 = 473,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,254.08x = 1,180,221.60 × 473,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,254.08x = 558,595,295,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,595,295,406.34/855,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,133.74

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