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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,948.42, 1,181,194.43 and 473,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,948.42, 1,181,194.43 and 473,967 is: 654,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,948.42 : 1,181,194.43 = 473,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,948.42/1,181,194.43 = 473,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,948.42x = 1,181,194.43 × 473,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,948.42x = 559,847,180,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,847,180,403.81/855,948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,066.49

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