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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,633.26, 1,180,783.23 and 473,666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,633.26, 1,180,783.23 and 473,666.42 is: 653,664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,633.26 : 1,180,783.23 = 473,666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,633.26/1,180,783.23 = 473,666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,633.26x = 1,180,783.23 × 473,666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,633.26x = 559,297,365,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,297,365,350.14/855,633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,664.83

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