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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,929.62, 1,181,168.44 and 473,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,929.62, 1,181,168.44 and 473,948.20 is: 654,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,929.62 : 1,181,168.44 = 473,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,929.62/1,181,168.44 = 473,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,929.62x = 1,181,168.44 × 473,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,929.62x = 559,812,656,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,812,656,034.81/855,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,040.52

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