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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,942.99, 1,181,200.59 and 473,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,942.99, 1,181,200.59 and 473,969.76 is: 654,077.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,942.99 : 1,181,200.59 = 473,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,942.99/1,181,200.59 = 473,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,942.99x = 1,181,200.59 × 473,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,942.99x = 559,853,360,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,853,360,154.16/855,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,077.86

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