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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,225.67, 1,181,591.40 and 474,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,225.67, 1,181,591.40 and 474,277.06 is: 654,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,225.67 : 1,181,591.40 = 474,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,225.67/1,181,591.40 = 474,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,225.67x = 1,181,591.40 × 474,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,225.67x = 560,401,689,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,401,689,405.33/856,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,502.32

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