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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,821.78, 1,181,070.96 and 473,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,821.78, 1,181,070.96 and 473,848.56 is: 653,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,821.78 : 1,181,070.96 = 473,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,821.78/1,181,070.96 = 473,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,821.78x = 1,181,070.96 × 473,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,821.78x = 559,648,773,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,648,773,653.82/855,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,931.45

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