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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,562.80, 1,180,676.67 and 473,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,562.80, 1,180,676.67 and 473,589.59 is: 653,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,562.80 : 1,180,676.67 = 473,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,562.80/1,180,676.67 = 473,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,562.80x = 1,180,676.67 × 473,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,562.80x = 559,156,174,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,156,174,164.48/855,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,553.63

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