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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,390.91, 1,181,764.04 and 469,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,390.91, 1,181,764.04 and 469,205.80 is: 647,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,390.91 : 1,181,764.04 = 469,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,390.91/1,181,764.04 = 469,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,390.91x = 1,181,764.04 × 469,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,390.91x = 554,490,539,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,490,539,453.40/856,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,473.64

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