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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,934.27, 1,181,189.23 and 473,961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,934.27, 1,181,189.23 and 473,961.05 is: 654,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,934.27 : 1,181,189.23 = 473,961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,934.27/1,181,189.23 = 473,961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,934.27x = 1,181,189.23 × 473,961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,934.27x = 559,837,687,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,837,687,699.49/855,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,066.21

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