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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,351.44, 1,181,713.86 and 474,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,351.44, 1,181,713.86 and 474,350.58 is: 654,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,351.44 : 1,181,713.86 = 474,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,351.44/1,181,713.86 = 474,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,351.44x = 1,181,713.86 × 474,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,351.44x = 560,546,654,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,546,654,885.04/856,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,575.48

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