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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,934.64, 1,181,175.32 and 473,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,934.64, 1,181,175.32 and 473,953.20 is: 654,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,934.64 : 1,181,175.32 = 473,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,934.64/1,181,175.32 = 473,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,934.64x = 1,181,175.32 × 473,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,934.64x = 559,821,822,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,821,822,675.02/855,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,047.40

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