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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,289.58, 1,180,270.41 and 473,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,289.58, 1,180,270.41 and 473,332.46 is: 653,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,289.58 : 1,180,270.41 = 473,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,289.58/1,180,270.41 = 473,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,289.58x = 1,180,270.41 × 473,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,289.58x = 558,660,296,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,660,296,630.51/855,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,182.63

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