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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,940.43, 1,181,233.40 and 473,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,940.43, 1,181,233.40 and 473,967.20 is: 654,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,940.43 : 1,181,233.40 = 473,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,940.43/1,181,233.40 = 473,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,940.43x = 1,181,233.40 × 473,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,940.43x = 559,865,878,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,865,878,868.48/855,940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,094.45

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