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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,783.44, 1,181,060.38 and 473,810.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,783.44, 1,181,060.38 and 473,810.22 is: 653,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,783.44 : 1,181,060.38 = 473,810.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,783.44/1,181,060.38 = 473,810.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,783.44x = 1,181,060.38 × 473,810.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,783.44x = 559,598,478,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,598,478,481.08/855,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,901.97

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