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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,935.26, 1,181,176.04 and 473,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,935.26, 1,181,176.04 and 473,953.84 is: 654,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,935.26 : 1,181,176.04 = 473,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,935.26/1,181,176.04 = 473,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,935.26x = 1,181,176.04 × 473,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,935.26x = 559,822,919,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,822,919,873.99/855,935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,048.20

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