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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,947.76, 1,181,193.37 and 473,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,947.76, 1,181,193.37 and 473,966.34 is: 654,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,947.76 : 1,181,193.37 = 473,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,947.76/1,181,193.37 = 473,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,947.76x = 1,181,193.37 × 473,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,947.76x = 559,845,898,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,845,898,411.17/855,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,065.50

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