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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,950.25, 1,181,196.81 and 473,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,950.25, 1,181,196.81 and 473,968.83 is: 654,068.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,950.25 : 1,181,196.81 = 473,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,950.25/1,181,196.81 = 473,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,950.25x = 1,181,196.81 × 473,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,950.25x = 559,850,470,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,850,470,035.43/855,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,068.94

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