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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,343.32, 1,180,270.38 and 473,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,343.32, 1,180,270.38 and 473,347.32 is: 653,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,343.32 : 1,180,270.38 = 473,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,343.32/1,180,270.38 = 473,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,343.32x = 1,180,270.38 × 473,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,343.32x = 558,677,821,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,677,821,248.38/855,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,162.08

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