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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,789.44, 1,181,068.68 and 473,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,789.44, 1,181,068.68 and 473,816.24 is: 653,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,789.44 : 1,181,068.68 = 473,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,789.44/1,181,068.68 = 473,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,789.44x = 1,181,068.68 × 473,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,789.44x = 559,609,521,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,609,521,139.36/855,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,910.29

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