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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,274.94, 1,181,698.32 and 474,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,274.94, 1,181,698.32 and 474,301.68 is: 654,557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,274.94 : 1,181,698.32 = 474,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,274.94/1,181,698.32 = 474,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,274.94x = 1,181,698.32 × 474,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,274.94x = 560,481,498,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,481,498,429.18/856,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,557.87

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