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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,997.32, 1,181,313.46 and 474,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,997.32, 1,181,313.46 and 474,024.12 is: 654,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,997.32 : 1,181,313.46 = 474,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,997.32/1,181,313.46 = 474,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,997.32x = 1,181,313.46 × 474,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,997.32x = 559,971,073,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,971,073,320.66/855,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,173.86

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