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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,809.41, 1,181,053.89 and 473,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,809.41, 1,181,053.89 and 473,836.19 is: 653,914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,809.41 : 1,181,053.89 = 473,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,809.41/1,181,053.89 = 473,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,809.41x = 1,181,053.89 × 473,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,809.41x = 559,626,075,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,626,075,422.28/855,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,914.37

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