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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,488.23, 1,180,450.18 and 473,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,488.23, 1,180,450.18 and 473,514.10 is: 653,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,488.23 : 1,180,450.18 = 473,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,488.23/1,180,450.18 = 473,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,488.23x = 1,180,450.18 × 473,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,488.23x = 558,959,804,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,959,804,577.54/855,488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,381.06

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