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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,767.16, 1,181,037.90 and 473,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,767.16, 1,181,037.90 and 473,793.94 is: 653,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,767.16 : 1,181,037.90 = 473,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,767.16/1,181,037.90 = 473,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,767.16x = 1,181,037.90 × 473,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,767.16x = 559,568,599,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,568,599,930.33/855,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,879.50

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