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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,897.76, 1,181,124.44 and 473,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,897.76, 1,181,124.44 and 473,916.32 is: 653,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,897.76 : 1,181,124.44 = 473,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,897.76/1,181,124.44 = 473,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,897.76x = 1,181,124.44 × 473,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,897.76x = 559,754,148,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,754,148,066.86/855,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,996.51

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