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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,395.02, 1,181,729.72 and 474,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,395.02, 1,181,729.72 and 474,326.12 is: 654,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,395.02 : 1,181,729.72 = 474,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,395.02/1,181,729.72 = 474,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,395.02x = 1,181,729.72 × 474,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,395.02x = 560,525,272,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,525,272,976.29/856,395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,517.20

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