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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,178.15, 1,181,523.24 and 474,204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,178.15, 1,181,523.24 and 474,204.83 is: 654,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,178.15 : 1,181,523.24 = 474,204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,178.15/1,181,523.24 = 474,204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,178.15x = 1,181,523.24 × 474,204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,178.15x = 560,284,021,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,284,021,257.63/856,178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,401.22

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