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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,925.52, 1,181,182.92 and 473,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,925.52, 1,181,182.92 and 473,977.04 is: 654,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,925.52 : 1,181,182.92 = 473,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,925.52/1,181,182.92 = 473,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,925.52x = 1,181,182.92 × 473,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,925.52x = 559,853,584,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,853,584,120.16/855,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,091.47

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