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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,573.95, 1,180,797.58 and 488,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,573.95, 1,180,797.58 and 488,141.55 is: 673,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,573.95 : 1,180,797.58 = 488,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,573.95/1,180,797.58 = 488,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,573.95x = 1,180,797.58 × 488,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,573.95x = 576,396,358,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,396,358,496.74/855,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,695.54

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