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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,243.36, 1,181,623.96 and 469,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,243.36, 1,181,623.96 and 469,067.84 is: 647,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,243.36 : 1,181,623.96 = 469,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,243.36/1,181,623.96 = 469,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,243.36x = 1,181,623.96 × 469,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,243.36x = 554,261,798,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,261,798,609.45/856,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,318.07

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