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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,895.34, 1,181,121.14 and 473,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,895.34, 1,181,121.14 and 473,913.92 is: 653,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,895.34 : 1,181,121.14 = 473,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,895.34/1,181,121.14 = 473,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,895.34x = 1,181,121.14 × 473,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,895.34x = 559,749,749,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,749,749,452.27/855,895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,993.22

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