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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,735.13, 1,180,914.48 and 473,786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,735.13, 1,180,914.48 and 473,786.51 is: 653,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,735.13 : 1,180,914.48 = 473,786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,735.13/1,180,914.48 = 473,786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,735.13x = 1,180,914.48 × 473,786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,735.13x = 559,501,347,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,501,347,718.73/855,735.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,825.39

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