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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,829.80, 1,181,082 and 473,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,829.80, 1,181,082 and 473,856.56 is: 653,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,829.80 : 1,181,082 = 473,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,829.80/1,181,082 = 473,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,829.80x = 1,181,082 × 473,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,829.80x = 559,663,453,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,663,453,597.92/855,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,942.47

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