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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,917.26, 1,181,151.34 and 473,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,917.26, 1,181,151.34 and 473,935.82 is: 654,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,917.26 : 1,181,151.34 = 473,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,917.26/1,181,151.34 = 473,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,917.26x = 1,181,151.34 × 473,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,917.26x = 559,789,928,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,789,928,867.00/855,917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,023.41

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