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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,931.12, 1,181,170.51 and 473,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,931.12, 1,181,170.51 and 473,949.70 is: 654,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,931.12 : 1,181,170.51 = 473,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,931.12/1,181,170.51 = 473,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,931.12x = 1,181,170.51 × 473,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,931.12x = 559,815,408,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,815,408,863.35/855,931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,042.59

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