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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,999.62, 1,181,278.41 and 474,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,999.62, 1,181,278.41 and 474,025.94 is: 654,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,999.62 : 1,181,278.41 = 474,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,999.62/1,181,278.41 = 474,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,999.62x = 1,181,278.41 × 474,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,999.62x = 559,956,608,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,956,608,701.96/855,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,155.21

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