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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,926.95, 1,181,164.76 and 473,945.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,926.95, 1,181,164.76 and 473,945.53 is: 654,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,926.95 : 1,181,164.76 = 473,945.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,926.95/1,181,164.76 = 473,945.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,926.95x = 1,181,164.76 × 473,945.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,926.95x = 559,807,755,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,807,755,531.89/855,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,036.84

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