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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,416.55, 1,180,512.06 and 473,443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,416.55, 1,180,512.06 and 473,443.23 is: 653,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,416.55 : 1,180,512.06 = 473,443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,416.55/1,180,512.06 = 473,443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,416.55x = 1,180,512.06 × 473,443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,416.55x = 558,905,442,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,905,442,740.35/855,416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,372.26

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