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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,915.26, 1,181,148.59 and 473,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,915.26, 1,181,148.59 and 473,933.82 is: 654,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,915.26 : 1,181,148.59 = 473,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,915.26/1,181,148.59 = 473,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,915.26x = 1,181,148.59 × 473,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,915.26x = 559,786,263,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,786,263,246.31/855,915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,020.66

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