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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,930.62, 1,181,169.82 and 473,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,930.62, 1,181,169.82 and 473,949.20 is: 654,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,930.62 : 1,181,169.82 = 473,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,930.62/1,181,169.82 = 473,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,930.62x = 1,181,169.82 × 473,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,930.62x = 559,814,491,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,814,491,253.14/855,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,041.90

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