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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,914.04, 1,181,146.95 and 473,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,914.04, 1,181,146.95 and 473,932.62 is: 654,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,914.04 : 1,181,146.95 = 473,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,914.04/1,181,146.95 = 473,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,914.04x = 1,181,146.95 × 473,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,914.04x = 559,784,068,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,784,068,618.51/855,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,019.03

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