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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,884.76, 1,181,120.94 and 473,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,884.76, 1,181,120.94 and 473,911.44 is: 653,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,884.76 : 1,181,120.94 = 473,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,884.76/1,181,120.94 = 473,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,884.76x = 1,181,120.94 × 473,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,884.76x = 559,746,725,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,746,725,489.55/855,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,997.77

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