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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,341.38, 1,181,750.92 and 469,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,341.38, 1,181,750.92 and 469,170.54 is: 647,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,341.38 : 1,181,750.92 = 469,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,341.38/1,181,750.92 = 469,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,341.38x = 1,181,750.92 × 469,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,341.38x = 554,442,717,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,442,717,281.90/856,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,455.24

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