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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,269.94, 1,181,691.42 and 474,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,269.94, 1,181,691.42 and 474,296.68 is: 654,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,269.94 : 1,181,691.42 = 474,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,269.94/1,181,691.42 = 474,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,269.94x = 1,181,691.42 × 474,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,269.94x = 560,472,317,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,472,317,290.49/856,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,550.97

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