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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,950.16, 1,181,196.69 and 473,968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,950.16, 1,181,196.69 and 473,968.74 is: 654,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,950.16 : 1,181,196.69 = 473,968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,950.16/1,181,196.69 = 473,968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,950.16x = 1,181,196.69 × 473,968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,950.16x = 559,850,306,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,850,306,851.47/855,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,068.82

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