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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,938.99, 1,181,195.07 and 473,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,938.99, 1,181,195.07 and 473,965.76 is: 654,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,938.99 : 1,181,195.07 = 473,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,938.99/1,181,195.07 = 473,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,938.99x = 1,181,195.07 × 473,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,938.99x = 559,846,019,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846,019,060.80/855,938.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,072.34

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