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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,019.80, 1,181,344.46 and 474,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,019.80, 1,181,344.46 and 474,046.58 is: 654,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,019.80 : 1,181,344.46 = 474,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,019.80/1,181,344.46 = 474,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,019.80x = 1,181,344.46 × 474,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,019.80x = 560,012,301,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,012,301,064.95/856,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,204.85

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