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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,375.62, 1,181,798.37 and 474,427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,375.62, 1,181,798.37 and 474,427.14 is: 654,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,375.62 : 1,181,798.37 = 474,427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,375.62/1,181,798.37 = 474,427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,375.62x = 1,181,798.37 × 474,427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,375.62x = 560,677,220,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,677,220,735.76/856,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,709.46

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