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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,313.23, 1,180,369.31 and 473,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,313.23, 1,180,369.31 and 473,340.14 is: 653,229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,313.23 : 1,180,369.31 = 473,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,313.23/1,180,369.31 = 473,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,313.23x = 1,180,369.31 × 473,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,313.23x = 558,716,166,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,716,166,178.56/855,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,229.89

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