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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,993, 1,179,788.42 and 472,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,993, 1,179,788.42 and 472,968.04 is: 652,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,993 : 1,179,788.42 = 472,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,993/1,179,788.42 = 472,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,993x = 1,179,788.42 × 472,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,993x = 558,002,216,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,002,216,622.10/854,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,639.51

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