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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,247.50, 1,181,621.55 and 474,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,247.50, 1,181,621.55 and 474,299.02 is: 654,532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,247.50 : 1,181,621.55 = 474,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,247.50/1,181,621.55 = 474,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,247.50x = 1,181,621.55 × 474,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,247.50x = 560,441,943,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,441,943,175.88/856,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,532.65

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