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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,939.26, 1,181,196.10 and 473,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,939.26, 1,181,196.10 and 473,966.08 is: 654,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,939.26 : 1,181,196.10 = 473,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,939.26/1,181,196.10 = 473,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,939.26x = 1,181,196.10 × 473,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,939.26x = 559,846,885,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846,885,228.29/855,939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,073.15

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