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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,926.34, 1,181,163.89 and 473,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,926.34, 1,181,163.89 and 473,944.92 is: 654,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,926.34 : 1,181,163.89 = 473,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,926.34/1,181,163.89 = 473,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,926.34x = 1,181,163.89 × 473,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,926.34x = 559,806,622,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,806,622,983.21/855,926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,035.98

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