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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,153.48, 1,181,501.22 and 474,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,153.48, 1,181,501.22 and 474,186.28 is: 654,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,153.48 : 1,181,501.22 = 474,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,153.48/1,181,501.22 = 474,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,153.48x = 1,181,501.22 × 474,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,153.48x = 560,251,668,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,251,668,327.26/856,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,382.28

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