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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,949.76, 1,181,210.58 and 473,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,949.76, 1,181,210.58 and 473,976.60 is: 654,087.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,949.76 : 1,181,210.58 = 473,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,949.76/1,181,210.58 = 473,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,949.76x = 1,181,210.58 × 473,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,949.76x = 559,866,174,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,866,174,592.43/855,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,087.66

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