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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,481.16, 1,180,440.44 and 473,507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,481.16, 1,180,440.44 and 473,507.03 is: 653,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,481.16 : 1,180,440.44 = 473,507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,481.16/1,180,440.44 = 473,507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,481.16x = 1,180,440.44 × 473,507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,481.16x = 558,946,849,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,946,849,195.51/855,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,371.31

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