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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,928.62, 1,181,167.07 and 473,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,928.62, 1,181,167.07 and 473,947.20 is: 654,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,928.62 : 1,181,167.07 = 473,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,928.62/1,181,167.07 = 473,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,928.62x = 1,181,167.07 × 473,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,928.62x = 559,810,823,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,810,823,188.97/855,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,039.15

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