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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,935.91, 1,181,177.19 and 473,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,935.91, 1,181,177.19 and 473,954.49 is: 654,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,935.91 : 1,181,177.19 = 473,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,935.91/1,181,177.19 = 473,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,935.91x = 1,181,177.19 × 473,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,935.91x = 559,824,232,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,824,232,686.08/855,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,049.24

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