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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,946.92, 1,181,192.36 and 473,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,946.92, 1,181,192.36 and 473,965.50 is: 654,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,946.92 : 1,181,192.36 = 473,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,946.92/1,181,192.36 = 473,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,946.92x = 1,181,192.36 × 473,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,946.92x = 559,844,427,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,844,427,503.58/855,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,064.42

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