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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,946.66, 1,181,191.86 and 473,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,946.66, 1,181,191.86 and 473,965.24 is: 654,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,946.66 : 1,181,191.86 = 473,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,946.66/1,181,191.86 = 473,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,946.66x = 1,181,191.86 × 473,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,946.66x = 559,843,883,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,843,883,410.95/855,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,063.99

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