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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,475.18, 1,180,541.46 and 473,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,475.18, 1,180,541.46 and 473,493.76 is: 653,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,475.18 : 1,180,541.46 = 473,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,475.18/1,180,541.46 = 473,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,475.18x = 1,180,541.46 × 473,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,475.18x = 558,979,014,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,979,014,731.29/855,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,413.48

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