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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,808.91, 1,181,053.20 and 473,835.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,808.91, 1,181,053.20 and 473,835.69 is: 653,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,808.91 : 1,181,053.20 = 473,835.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,808.91/1,181,053.20 = 473,835.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,808.91x = 1,181,053.20 × 473,835.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,808.91x = 559,625,157,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,625,157,948.71/855,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,913.68

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