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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,846.63, 1,181,068.44 and 473,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,846.63, 1,181,068.44 and 473,873.41 is: 653,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,846.63 : 1,181,068.44 = 473,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,846.63/1,181,068.44 = 473,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,846.63x = 1,181,068.44 × 473,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,846.63x = 559,676,929,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,676,929,106.18/855,846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,945.36

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