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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,636.76, 1,180,788.06 and 473,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,636.76, 1,180,788.06 and 473,669.92 is: 653,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,636.76 : 1,180,788.06 = 473,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,636.76/1,180,788.06 = 473,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,636.76x = 1,180,788.06 × 473,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,636.76x = 559,303,785,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,303,785,917.16/855,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,669.66

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