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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,946.76, 1,181,206.44 and 473,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,946.76, 1,181,206.44 and 473,973.60 is: 654,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,946.76 : 1,181,206.44 = 473,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,946.76/1,181,206.44 = 473,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,946.76x = 1,181,206.44 × 473,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,946.76x = 559,860,668,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,860,668,709.98/855,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,083.52

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