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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,143.12, 1,181,487.42 and 474,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,143.12, 1,181,487.42 and 474,176.28 is: 654,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,143.12 : 1,181,487.42 = 474,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,143.12/1,181,487.42 = 474,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,143.12x = 1,181,487.42 × 474,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,143.12x = 560,233,309,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,233,309,682.40/856,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,368.76

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