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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,619.49, 1,180,755.15 and 473,646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,619.49, 1,180,755.15 and 473,646.27 is: 653,631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,619.49 : 1,180,755.15 = 473,646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,619.49/1,180,755.15 = 473,646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,619.49x = 1,180,755.15 × 473,646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,619.49x = 559,260,272,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,260,272,580.79/855,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,631.99

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