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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,348.56, 1,181,761.92 and 474,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,348.56, 1,181,761.92 and 474,367.32 is: 654,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,348.56 : 1,181,761.92 = 474,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,348.56/1,181,761.92 = 474,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,348.56x = 1,181,761.92 × 474,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,348.56x = 560,589,234,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,589,234,868.45/856,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,627.40

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