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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,916.82, 1,181,150.78 and 473,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,916.82, 1,181,150.78 and 473,935.40 is: 654,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,916.82 : 1,181,150.78 = 473,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,916.82/1,181,150.78 = 473,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,916.82x = 1,181,150.78 × 473,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,916.82x = 559,789,174,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,789,174,176.30/855,916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,022.87

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