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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,272.97, 1,181,683.38 and 474,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,272.97, 1,181,683.38 and 474,335.29 is: 654,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,272.97 : 1,181,683.38 = 474,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,272.97/1,181,683.38 = 474,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,272.97x = 1,181,683.38 × 474,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,272.97x = 560,514,128,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,514,128,740.48/856,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,597.48

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