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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,928.98, 1,181,167.51 and 473,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,928.98, 1,181,167.51 and 473,947.56 is: 654,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,928.98 : 1,181,167.51 = 473,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,928.98/1,181,167.51 = 473,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,928.98x = 1,181,167.51 × 473,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,928.98x = 559,811,459,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,811,459,315.78/855,928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,039.61

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