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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,322, 1,181,724.36 and 474,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,322, 1,181,724.36 and 474,373.52 is: 654,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,322 : 1,181,724.36 = 474,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,322/1,181,724.36 = 474,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,322x = 1,181,724.36 × 474,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,322x = 560,578,744,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,578,744,322.95/856,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,635.46

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