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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,274.98, 1,181,686.14 and 474,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,274.98, 1,181,686.14 and 474,337.30 is: 654,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,274.98 : 1,181,686.14 = 474,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,274.98/1,181,686.14 = 474,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,274.98x = 1,181,686.14 × 474,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,274.98x = 560,517,813,095.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,517,813,095.02/856,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,600.25

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