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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,914.76, 1,181,147.90 and 473,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,914.76, 1,181,147.90 and 473,933.32 is: 654,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,914.76 : 1,181,147.90 = 473,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,914.76/1,181,147.90 = 473,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,914.76x = 1,181,147.90 × 473,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,914.76x = 559,785,345,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,785,345,658.03/855,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,019.97

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