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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,282.50, 1,181,669.94 and 474,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,282.50, 1,181,669.94 and 474,334.02 is: 654,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,282.50 : 1,181,669.94 = 474,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,282.50/1,181,669.94 = 474,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,282.50x = 1,181,669.94 × 474,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,282.50x = 560,506,252,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,506,252,953.36/856,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,581.00

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