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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,414.98, 1,181,766.54 and 474,370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,414.98, 1,181,766.54 and 474,370.38 is: 654,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,414.98 : 1,181,766.54 = 474,370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,414.98/1,181,766.54 = 474,370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,414.98x = 1,181,766.54 × 474,370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,414.98x = 560,595,042,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,595,042,651.09/856,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,583.42

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