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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,828.41, 1,181,080.10 and 473,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,828.41, 1,181,080.10 and 473,855.22 is: 653,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,828.41 : 1,181,080.10 = 473,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,828.41/1,181,080.10 = 473,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,828.41x = 1,181,080.10 × 473,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,828.41x = 559,660,971,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,660,971,807.76/855,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,940.64

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