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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,568.73, 1,136,516.92 and 474,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,568.73, 1,136,516.92 and 474,580.92 is: 654,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,568.73 : 1,136,516.92 = 474,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,568.73/1,136,516.92 = 474,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,568.73x = 1,136,516.92 × 474,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,568.73x = 539,369,245,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,369,245,489.17/823,568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,917.10

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