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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,940.76, 1,181,197.98 and 473,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,940.76, 1,181,197.98 and 473,967.44 is: 654,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,940.76 : 1,181,197.98 = 473,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,940.76/1,181,197.98 = 473,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,940.76x = 1,181,197.98 × 473,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,940.76x = 559,849,382,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,849,382,713.77/855,940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,074.92

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