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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,822.28, 1,181,071.65 and 473,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,822.28, 1,181,071.65 and 473,849.06 is: 653,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,822.28 : 1,181,071.65 = 473,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,822.28/1,181,071.65 = 473,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,822.28x = 1,181,071.65 × 473,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,822.28x = 559,649,691,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,649,691,145.15/855,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,932.14

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