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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,338.24, 1,181,730.96 and 474,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,338.24, 1,181,730.96 and 474,356.64 is: 654,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,338.24 : 1,181,730.96 = 474,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,338.24/1,181,730.96 = 474,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,338.24x = 1,181,730.96 × 474,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,338.24x = 560,561,927,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,561,927,569.57/856,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,603.40

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