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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,272.48, 1,181,656.08 and 474,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,272.48, 1,181,656.08 and 474,324 is: 654,567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,272.48 : 1,181,656.08 = 474,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,272.48/1,181,656.08 = 474,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,272.48x = 1,181,656.08 × 474,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,272.48x = 560,487,838,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,487,838,489.92/856,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,567.15

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