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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,929.34, 1,181,168.02 and 473,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,929.34, 1,181,168.02 and 473,947.92 is: 654,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,929.34 : 1,181,168.02 = 473,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,929.34/1,181,168.02 = 473,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,929.34x = 1,181,168.02 × 473,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,929.34x = 559,812,126,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,812,126,249.52/855,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,040.12

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