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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,250.58, 1,181,664.75 and 474,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,250.58, 1,181,664.75 and 474,277.36 is: 654,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,250.58 : 1,181,664.75 = 474,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,250.58/1,181,664.75 = 474,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,250.58x = 1,181,664.75 × 474,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,250.58x = 560,436,839,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,436,839,075.06/856,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,524.33

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