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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,255.08, 1,180,222.98 and 473,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,255.08, 1,180,222.98 and 473,297.96 is: 653,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,255.08 : 1,180,222.98 = 473,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,255.08/1,180,222.98 = 473,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,255.08x = 1,180,222.98 × 473,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,255.08x = 558,597,128,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,597,128,779.12/855,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,135.12

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