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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,446.68, 1,180,502.13 and 473,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,446.68, 1,180,502.13 and 473,465.26 is: 653,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,446.68 : 1,180,502.13 = 473,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,446.68/1,180,502.13 = 473,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,446.68x = 1,180,502.13 × 473,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,446.68x = 558,926,747,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,926,747,911.00/855,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,374.15

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