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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,255.16, 1,181,712.10 and 474,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,255.16, 1,181,712.10 and 474,282.24 is: 654,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,255.16 : 1,181,712.10 = 474,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,255.16/1,181,712.10 = 474,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,255.16x = 1,181,712.10 × 474,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,255.16x = 560,465,061,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,465,061,823.10/856,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,553.79

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