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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,942.66, 1,181,186.35 and 473,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,942.66, 1,181,186.35 and 473,961.24 is: 654,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,942.66 : 1,181,186.35 = 473,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,942.66/1,181,186.35 = 473,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,942.66x = 1,181,186.35 × 473,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,942.66x = 559,836,545,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,836,545,932.17/855,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,058.47

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