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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,767.66, 1,181,038.59 and 473,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,767.66, 1,181,038.59 and 473,794.44 is: 653,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,767.66 : 1,181,038.59 = 473,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,767.66/1,181,038.59 = 473,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,767.66x = 1,181,038.59 × 473,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,767.66x = 559,569,517,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,569,517,367.44/855,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,880.19

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