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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,945.76, 1,181,205.06 and 473,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,945.76, 1,181,205.06 and 473,972.59 is: 654,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,945.76 : 1,181,205.06 = 473,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,945.76/1,181,205.06 = 473,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,945.76x = 1,181,205.06 × 473,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,945.76x = 559,858,821,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,858,821,609.31/855,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,082.13

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