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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,822.44, 1,181,071.84 and 473,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,822.44, 1,181,071.84 and 473,849.20 is: 653,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,822.44 : 1,181,071.84 = 473,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,822.44/1,181,071.84 = 473,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,822.44x = 1,181,071.84 × 473,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,822.44x = 559,649,946,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,649,946,526.53/855,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,932.31

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