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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,810.91, 1,181,055.96 and 473,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,810.91, 1,181,055.96 and 473,837.69 is: 653,916.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,810.91 : 1,181,055.96 = 473,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,810.91/1,181,055.96 = 473,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,810.91x = 1,181,055.96 × 473,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,810.91x = 559,628,827,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,628,827,847.13/855,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,916.44

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