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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,926.37, 1,181,163.96 and 473,944.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,926.37, 1,181,163.96 and 473,944.95 is: 654,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,926.37 : 1,181,163.96 = 473,944.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,926.37/1,181,163.96 = 473,944.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,926.37x = 1,181,163.96 × 473,944.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,926.37x = 559,806,693,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,806,693,964.00/855,926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,036.04

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