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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,810.29, 1,181,055.11 and 473,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,810.29, 1,181,055.11 and 473,837.06 is: 653,915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,810.29 : 1,181,055.11 = 473,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,810.29/1,181,055.11 = 473,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,810.29x = 1,181,055.11 × 473,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,810.29x = 559,627,681,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,627,681,603.83/855,810.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,915.58

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