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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,186.74, 1,180,177.02 and 674,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,186.74, 1,180,177.02 and 674,617.14 is: 929,899.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,186.74 : 1,180,177.02 = 674,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,186.74/1,180,177.02 = 674,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,186.74x = 1,180,177.02 × 674,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,186.74x = 796,167,645,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,167,645,926.12/856,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,899.53

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