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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,949.66, 1,181,196 and 473,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,949.66, 1,181,196 and 473,968.24 is: 654,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,949.66 : 1,181,196 = 473,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,949.66/1,181,196 = 473,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,949.66x = 1,181,196 × 473,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,949.66x = 559,849,389,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,849,389,215.04/855,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,068.13

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