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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,017.81, 1,181,341.71 and 474,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,017.81, 1,181,341.71 and 474,044.59 is: 654,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,017.81 : 1,181,341.71 = 474,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,017.81/1,181,341.71 = 474,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,017.81x = 1,181,341.71 × 474,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,017.81x = 560,008,646,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,008,646,048.96/856,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,202.10

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