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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,925.47, 1,181,162.68 and 473,944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,925.47, 1,181,162.68 and 473,944.05 is: 654,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,925.47 : 1,181,162.68 = 473,944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,925.47/1,181,162.68 = 473,944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,925.47x = 1,181,162.68 × 473,944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,925.47x = 559,805,015,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,805,015,992.52/855,925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,034.77

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