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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,926.22, 1,181,163.71 and 473,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,926.22, 1,181,163.71 and 473,944.80 is: 654,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,926.22 : 1,181,163.71 = 473,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,926.22/1,181,163.71 = 473,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,926.22x = 1,181,163.71 × 473,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,926.22x = 559,806,392,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,806,392,397.39/855,926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,035.81

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