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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,760.26, 1,180,992.70 and 473,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,760.26, 1,180,992.70 and 473,829.06 is: 653,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,760.26 : 1,180,992.70 = 473,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,760.26/1,180,992.70 = 473,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,760.26x = 1,180,992.70 × 473,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,760.26x = 559,588,660,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,588,660,907.86/855,760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,908.21

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