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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,932.62, 1,181,172.58 and 473,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,932.62, 1,181,172.58 and 473,951.20 is: 654,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,932.62 : 1,181,172.58 = 473,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,932.62/1,181,172.58 = 473,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,932.62x = 1,181,172.58 × 473,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,932.62x = 559,818,161,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,818,161,698.10/855,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,044.66

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