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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,819.42, 1,181,067.71 and 473,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,819.42, 1,181,067.71 and 473,846.20 is: 653,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,819.42 : 1,181,067.71 = 473,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,819.42/1,181,067.71 = 473,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,819.42x = 1,181,067.71 × 473,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,819.42x = 559,644,448,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,644,448,980.50/855,819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,928.19

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