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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,411.92, 1,181,762.46 and 474,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,411.92, 1,181,762.46 and 474,367.32 is: 654,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,411.92 : 1,181,762.46 = 474,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,411.92/1,181,762.46 = 474,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,411.92x = 1,181,762.46 × 474,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,411.92x = 560,589,491,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,589,491,026.81/856,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,579.27

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