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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,318.50, 1,181,719.53 and 474,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,318.50, 1,181,719.53 and 474,370.02 is: 654,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,318.50 : 1,181,719.53 = 474,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,318.50/1,181,719.53 = 474,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,318.50x = 1,181,719.53 × 474,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,318.50x = 560,572,317,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,572,317,080.49/856,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,630.63

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