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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,917.04, 1,181,151.09 and 473,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,917.04, 1,181,151.09 and 473,935.62 is: 654,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,917.04 : 1,181,151.09 = 473,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,917.04/1,181,151.09 = 473,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,917.04x = 1,181,151.09 × 473,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,917.04x = 559,789,574,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,789,574,152.83/855,917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,023.17

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