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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,072.77, 1,284,194.13 and 316,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,072.77, 1,284,194.13 and 316,470.48 is: 474,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,072.77 : 1,284,194.13 = 316,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,072.77/1,284,194.13 = 316,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,072.77x = 1,284,194.13 × 316,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,072.77x = 406,409,532,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,409,532,734.28/856,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,737.13

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