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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,928.85, 1,181,167.34 and 473,947.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,928.85, 1,181,167.34 and 473,947.43 is: 654,039.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,928.85 : 1,181,167.34 = 473,947.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,928.85/1,181,167.34 = 473,947.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,928.85x = 1,181,167.34 × 473,947.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,928.85x = 559,811,225,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,811,225,776.12/855,928.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,039.44

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