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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,320.56, 1,181,722.32 and 474,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,320.56, 1,181,722.32 and 474,372.08 is: 654,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,320.56 : 1,181,722.32 = 474,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,320.56/1,181,722.32 = 474,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,320.56x = 1,181,722.32 × 474,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,320.56x = 560,576,074,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,576,074,920.83/856,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,633.44

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