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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,320.42, 1,181,722.08 and 469,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,320.42, 1,181,722.08 and 469,149.57 is: 647,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,320.42 : 1,181,722.08 = 469,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,320.42/1,181,722.08 = 469,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,320.42x = 1,181,722.08 × 469,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,320.42x = 554,404,400,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,404,400,648.43/856,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,426.34

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