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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,760.88, 1,180,993.56 and 473,829.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,760.88, 1,180,993.56 and 473,829.68 is: 653,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,760.88 : 1,180,993.56 = 473,829.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,760.88/1,180,993.56 = 473,829.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,760.88x = 1,180,993.56 × 473,829.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,760.88x = 559,589,800,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,589,800,616.86/855,760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,909.07

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