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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,615.15, 1,180,757.66 and 473,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,615.15, 1,180,757.66 and 473,633.73 is: 653,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,615.15 : 1,180,757.66 = 473,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,615.15/1,180,757.66 = 473,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,615.15x = 1,180,757.66 × 473,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,615.15x = 559,246,652,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,246,652,363.70/855,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,619.39

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