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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,562.30, 1,180,675.98 and 473,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,562.30, 1,180,675.98 and 473,589.08 is: 653,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,562.30 : 1,180,675.98 = 473,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,562.30/1,180,675.98 = 473,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,562.30x = 1,180,675.98 × 473,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,562.30x = 559,155,251,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,155,251,146.30/855,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,552.93

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