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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,481.73, 1,180,441.22 and 473,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,481.73, 1,180,441.22 and 473,507.60 is: 653,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,481.73 : 1,180,441.22 = 473,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,481.73/1,180,441.22 = 473,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,481.73x = 1,180,441.22 × 473,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,481.73x = 558,947,880,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,947,880,753.53/855,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,372.09

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