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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,227.78, 1,181,579.33 and 469,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,227.78, 1,181,579.33 and 469,050.89 is: 647,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,227.78 : 1,181,579.33 = 469,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,227.78/1,181,579.33 = 469,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,227.78x = 1,181,579.33 × 469,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,227.78x = 554,220,831,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,220,831,606.83/856,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,282.00

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