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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,017.52, 1,181,341.31 and 474,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,017.52, 1,181,341.31 and 474,044.30 is: 654,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,017.52 : 1,181,341.31 = 474,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,017.52/1,181,341.31 = 474,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,017.52x = 1,181,341.31 × 474,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,017.52x = 560,008,121,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,008,121,824.58/856,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,201.70

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