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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,264.04, 1,180,246.66 and 473,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,264.04, 1,180,246.66 and 473,267.88 is: 653,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,264.04 : 1,180,246.66 = 473,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,264.04/1,180,246.66 = 473,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,264.04x = 1,180,246.66 × 473,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,264.04x = 558,572,834,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,572,834,655.28/855,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,099.87

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