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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,268.91, 1,181,690.01 and 474,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,268.91, 1,181,690.01 and 474,295.68 is: 654,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,268.91 : 1,181,690.01 = 474,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,268.91/1,181,690.01 = 474,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,268.91x = 1,181,690.01 × 474,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,268.91x = 560,470,466,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,470,466,842.16/856,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,549.59

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