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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,952.25, 1,181,199.57 and 473,970.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,952.25, 1,181,199.57 and 473,970.83 is: 654,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,952.25 : 1,181,199.57 = 473,970.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,952.25/1,181,199.57 = 473,970.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,952.25x = 1,181,199.57 × 473,970.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,952.25x = 559,854,140,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,854,140,588.54/855,952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,071.70

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