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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,828.07, 1,181,079.62 and 473,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,828.07, 1,181,079.62 and 473,854.85 is: 653,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,828.07 : 1,181,079.62 = 473,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,828.07/1,181,079.62 = 473,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,828.07x = 1,181,079.62 × 473,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,828.07x = 559,660,301,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,660,301,452.40/855,828.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,940.11

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