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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,917.58, 1,181,166.20 and 473,944.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,917.58, 1,181,166.20 and 473,944.37 is: 654,043.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,917.58 : 1,181,166.20 = 473,944.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,917.58/1,181,166.20 = 473,944.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,917.58x = 1,181,166.20 × 473,944.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,917.58x = 559,807,064,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,807,064,026.03/855,917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,043.19

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