Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,812.42, 1,181,058.04 and 473,839.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 855,812.42, 1,181,058.04 and 473,839.19 is: 653,918.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,812.42 : 1,181,058.04 = 473,839.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,812.42/1,181,058.04 = 473,839.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,812.42x = 1,181,058.04 × 473,839.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,812.42x = 559,631,585,016.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,631,585,016.59/855,812.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,918.51
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