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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,948.92, 1,181,195.12 and 473,967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,948.92, 1,181,195.12 and 473,967.50 is: 654,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,948.92 : 1,181,195.12 = 473,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,948.92/1,181,195.12 = 473,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,948.92x = 1,181,195.12 × 473,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,948.92x = 559,848,098,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,848,098,038.60/855,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,067.18

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