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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,795.44, 1,181,076.96 and 473,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,795.44, 1,181,076.96 and 473,822.24 is: 653,918.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,795.44 : 1,181,076.96 = 473,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,795.44/1,181,076.96 = 473,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,795.44x = 1,181,076.96 × 473,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,795.44x = 559,620,530,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,620,530,799.59/855,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,918.57

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