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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,406.12, 1,178,909.76 and 472,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,406.12, 1,178,909.76 and 472,359 is: 651,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,406.12 : 1,178,909.76 = 472,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,406.12/1,178,909.76 = 472,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,406.12x = 1,178,909.76 × 472,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,406.12x = 556,868,635,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,868,635,323.84/854,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,761.06

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