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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,707.52, 1,180,893.12 and 473,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,707.52, 1,180,893.12 and 473,723.52 is: 653,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,707.52 : 1,180,893.12 = 473,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,707.52/1,180,893.12 = 473,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,707.52x = 1,180,893.12 × 473,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,707.52x = 559,416,845,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,416,845,550.18/855,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,747.73

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