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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,415.05, 1,180,509.99 and 473,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,415.05, 1,180,509.99 and 473,441.73 is: 653,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,415.05 : 1,180,509.99 = 473,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,415.05/1,180,509.99 = 473,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,415.05x = 1,180,509.99 × 473,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,415.05x = 558,902,691,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,902,691,947.88/855,415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,370.19

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