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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,582.26, 1,223,878.59 and 474,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,582.26, 1,223,878.59 and 474,186.36 is: 711,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,582.26 : 1,223,878.59 = 474,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,582.26/1,223,878.59 = 474,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,582.26x = 1,223,878.59 × 474,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,582.26x = 580,346,533,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,346,533,674.03/815,582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,573.27

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