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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,947.92, 1,181,193.74 and 473,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,947.92, 1,181,193.74 and 473,966.50 is: 654,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,947.92 : 1,181,193.74 = 473,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,947.92/1,181,193.74 = 473,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,947.92x = 1,181,193.74 × 473,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,947.92x = 559,846,262,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846,262,769.71/855,947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,065.80

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