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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,633.76, 1,180,783.92 and 473,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,633.76, 1,180,783.92 and 473,666.92 is: 653,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,633.76 : 1,180,783.92 = 473,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,633.76/1,180,783.92 = 473,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,633.76x = 1,180,783.92 × 473,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,633.76x = 559,298,282,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,298,282,571.93/855,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,665.52

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