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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,826.69, 1,181,077.72 and 473,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,826.69, 1,181,077.72 and 473,853.47 is: 653,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,826.69 : 1,181,077.72 = 473,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,826.69/1,181,077.72 = 473,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,826.69x = 1,181,077.72 × 473,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,826.69x = 559,657,775,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,657,775,961.69/855,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,938.21

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