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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,492.98, 1,180,456.74 and 473,518.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,492.98, 1,180,456.74 and 473,518.85 is: 653,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,492.98 : 1,180,456.74 = 473,518.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,492.98/1,180,456.74 = 473,518.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,492.98x = 1,180,456.74 × 473,518.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,492.98x = 558,968,512,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,968,512,097.27/855,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,387.61

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