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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,310.73, 1,180,365.86 and 473,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,310.73, 1,180,365.86 and 473,337.64 is: 653,226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,310.73 : 1,180,365.86 = 473,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,310.73/1,180,365.86 = 473,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,310.73x = 1,180,365.86 × 473,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,310.73x = 558,711,582,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,711,582,240.45/855,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,226.44

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