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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,886.02, 1,181,128.41 and 473,937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,886.02, 1,181,128.41 and 473,937.54 is: 654,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,886.02 : 1,181,128.41 = 473,937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,886.02/1,181,128.41 = 473,937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,886.02x = 1,181,128.41 × 473,937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,886.02x = 559,781,093,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,781,093,059.51/855,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,036.96

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