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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,316.73, 1,180,374.14 and 473,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,316.73, 1,180,374.14 and 473,343.64 is: 653,234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,316.73 : 1,180,374.14 = 473,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,316.73/1,180,374.14 = 473,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,316.73x = 1,180,374.14 × 473,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,316.73x = 558,722,591,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,722,591,989.47/855,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,234.73

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