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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,233.83, 1,178,792.04 and 472,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,233.83, 1,178,792.04 and 472,237.83 is: 651,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,233.83 : 1,178,792.04 = 472,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,233.83/1,178,792.04 = 472,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,233.83x = 1,178,792.04 × 472,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,233.83x = 556,670,194,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,670,194,990.87/854,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,660.21

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