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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,942.76, 1,181,200.74 and 473,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,942.76, 1,181,200.74 and 473,969.44 is: 654,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,942.76 : 1,181,200.74 = 473,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,942.76/1,181,200.74 = 473,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,942.76x = 1,181,200.74 × 473,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,942.76x = 559,853,053,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,853,053,265.39/855,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,077.68

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