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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,951.16, 1,181,198.07 and 473,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,951.16, 1,181,198.07 and 473,969.74 is: 654,070.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,951.16 : 1,181,198.07 = 473,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,951.16/1,181,198.07 = 473,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,951.16x = 1,181,198.07 × 473,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,951.16x = 559,852,142,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,852,142,126.40/855,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,070.19

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