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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,944.26, 1,181,188.55 and 473,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,944.26, 1,181,188.55 and 473,962.84 is: 654,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,944.26 : 1,181,188.55 = 473,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,944.26/1,181,188.55 = 473,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,944.26x = 1,181,188.55 × 473,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,944.26x = 559,839,474,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,839,474,410.70/855,944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,060.67

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