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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,098.45, 1,181,415.38 and 474,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,098.45, 1,181,415.38 and 474,124.86 is: 654,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,098.45 : 1,181,415.38 = 474,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,098.45/1,181,415.38 = 474,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,098.45x = 1,181,415.38 × 474,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,098.45x = 560,138,399,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,138,399,273.72/856,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,292.04

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