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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,574.95, 1,180,798.96 and 488,142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,574.95, 1,180,798.96 and 488,142.55 is: 673,696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,574.95 : 1,180,798.96 = 488,142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,574.95/1,180,798.96 = 488,142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,574.95x = 1,180,798.96 × 488,142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,574.95x = 576,398,215,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,398,215,371.75/855,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,696.93

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