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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,331.52, 1,181,686.68 and 469,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,331.52, 1,181,686.68 and 469,069.52 is: 647,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,331.52 : 1,181,686.68 = 469,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,331.52/1,181,686.68 = 469,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,331.52x = 1,181,686.68 × 469,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,331.52x = 554,293,197,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,293,197,869.56/856,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,288.10

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