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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,923.76, 1,181,160.32 and 473,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,923.76, 1,181,160.32 and 473,942.32 is: 654,032.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,923.76 : 1,181,160.32 = 473,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,923.76/1,181,160.32 = 473,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,923.76x = 1,181,160.32 × 473,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,923.76x = 559,801,862,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,801,862,352.74/855,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,032.39

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