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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,942.49, 1,181,199.90 and 473,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,942.49, 1,181,199.90 and 473,969.26 is: 654,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,942.49 : 1,181,199.90 = 473,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,942.49/1,181,199.90 = 473,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,942.49x = 1,181,199.90 × 473,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,942.49x = 559,852,442,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,852,442,515.07/855,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,077.17

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