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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,249.50, 1,181,624.32 and 474,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,249.50, 1,181,624.32 and 474,301.02 is: 654,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,249.50 : 1,181,624.32 = 474,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,249.50/1,181,624.32 = 474,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,249.50x = 1,181,624.32 × 474,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,249.50x = 560,445,620,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,445,620,232.81/856,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,535.41

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