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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,965.64, 1,181,116.74 and 473,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,965.64, 1,181,116.74 and 473,982.60 is: 654,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,965.64 : 1,181,116.74 = 473,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,965.64/1,181,116.74 = 473,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,965.64x = 1,181,116.74 × 473,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,965.64x = 559,828,783,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,828,783,328.72/855,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,031.84

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