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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,851.70, 1,181,075.34 and 473,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,851.70, 1,181,075.34 and 473,878.48 is: 653,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,851.70 : 1,181,075.34 = 473,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,851.70/1,181,075.34 = 473,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,851.70x = 1,181,075.34 × 473,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,851.70x = 559,686,182,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,686,182,602.63/855,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,952.30

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