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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,228.29, 1,181,552.88 and 469,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,228.29, 1,181,552.88 and 469,045.38 is: 647,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,228.29 : 1,181,552.88 = 469,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,228.29/1,181,552.88 = 469,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,228.29x = 1,181,552.88 × 469,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,228.29x = 554,201,919,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,201,919,589.69/856,228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,259.53

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