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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,926.58, 1,181,164.23 and 473,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,926.58, 1,181,164.23 and 473,945.16 is: 654,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,926.58 : 1,181,164.23 = 473,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,926.58/1,181,164.23 = 473,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,926.58x = 1,181,164.23 × 473,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,926.58x = 559,807,069,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,807,069,973.63/855,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,036.32

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