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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,943.50, 1,181,187.51 and 473,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,943.50, 1,181,187.51 and 473,962.08 is: 654,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,943.50 : 1,181,187.51 = 473,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,943.50/1,181,187.51 = 473,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,943.50x = 1,181,187.51 × 473,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,943.50x = 559,838,094,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,838,094,427.75/855,943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,059.63

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