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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,521.52, 1,180,496.04 and 473,547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,521.52, 1,180,496.04 and 473,547.42 is: 653,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,521.52 : 1,180,496.04 = 473,547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,521.52/1,180,496.04 = 473,547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,521.52x = 1,180,496.04 × 473,547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,521.52x = 559,020,854,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,020,854,062.22/855,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,426.99

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