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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,740.64, 1,180,922.07 and 473,792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,740.64, 1,180,922.07 and 473,792.01 is: 653,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,740.64 : 1,180,922.07 = 473,792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,740.64/1,180,922.07 = 473,792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,740.64x = 1,180,922.07 × 473,792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,740.64x = 559,511,441,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,511,441,198.66/855,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,832.97

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