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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,575.45, 1,180,799.65 and 488,143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,575.45, 1,180,799.65 and 488,143.05 is: 673,697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,575.45 : 1,180,799.65 = 488,143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,575.45/1,180,799.65 = 488,143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,575.45x = 1,180,799.65 × 488,143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,575.45x = 576,399,142,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,399,142,589.93/855,575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,697.62

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