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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,829.07, 1,181,081 and 473,855.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,829.07, 1,181,081 and 473,855.85 is: 653,941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,829.07 : 1,181,081 = 473,855.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,829.07/1,181,081 = 473,855.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,829.07x = 1,181,081 × 473,855.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,829.07x = 559,662,141,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,662,141,173.85/855,829.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,941.49

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