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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,271.97, 1,181,682 and 474,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,271.97, 1,181,682 and 474,334.29 is: 654,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,271.97 : 1,181,682 = 474,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,271.97/1,181,682 = 474,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,271.97x = 1,181,682 × 474,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,271.97x = 560,512,292,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,512,292,475.78/856,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,596.10

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