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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,765.66, 1,181,035.83 and 473,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,765.66, 1,181,035.83 and 473,792.44 is: 653,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,765.66 : 1,181,035.83 = 473,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,765.66/1,181,035.83 = 473,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,765.66x = 1,181,035.83 × 473,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,765.66x = 559,565,844,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,565,844,670.54/855,765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,877.43

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