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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,916.76, 1,181,150.66 and 473,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,916.76, 1,181,150.66 and 473,935.32 is: 654,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,916.76 : 1,181,150.66 = 473,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,916.76/1,181,150.66 = 473,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,916.76x = 1,181,150.66 × 473,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,916.76x = 559,789,016,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,789,016,015.31/855,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,022.73

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