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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,827.66, 1,181,079.08 and 473,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,827.66, 1,181,079.08 and 473,854.47 is: 653,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,827.66 : 1,181,079.08 = 473,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,827.66/1,181,079.08 = 473,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,827.66x = 1,181,079.08 × 473,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,827.66x = 559,659,599,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,659,599,112.22/855,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,939.61

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