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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,931.75, 1,181,171.22 and 473,950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,931.75, 1,181,171.22 and 473,950.33 is: 654,043.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,931.75 : 1,181,171.22 = 473,950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,931.75/1,181,171.22 = 473,950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,931.75x = 1,181,171.22 × 473,950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,931.75x = 559,816,489,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,816,489,505.50/855,931.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,043.37

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