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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,233.28, 1,181,586.24 and 474,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,233.28, 1,181,586.24 and 474,258.88 is: 654,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,233.28 : 1,181,586.24 = 474,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,233.28/1,181,586.24 = 474,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,233.28x = 1,181,586.24 × 474,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,233.28x = 560,377,766,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,377,766,805.81/856,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,468.57

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