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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,777.57, 1,181,052.27 and 473,804.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,777.57, 1,181,052.27 and 473,804.35 is: 653,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,777.57 : 1,181,052.27 = 473,804.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,777.57/1,181,052.27 = 473,804.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,777.57x = 1,181,052.27 × 473,804.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,777.57x = 559,587,705,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,587,705,461.59/855,777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,893.87

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