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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,173.59, 1,181,454.53 and 474,192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,173.59, 1,181,454.53 and 474,192.17 is: 654,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,173.59 : 1,181,454.53 = 474,192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,173.59/1,181,454.53 = 474,192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,173.59x = 1,181,454.53 × 474,192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,173.59x = 560,236,494,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,236,494,135.93/856,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,349.19

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