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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,417.72, 1,181,770.32 and 474,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,417.72, 1,181,770.32 and 474,373.12 is: 654,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,417.72 : 1,181,770.32 = 474,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,417.72/1,181,770.32 = 474,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,417.72x = 1,181,770.32 × 474,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,417.72x = 560,600,073,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,600,073,821.80/856,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,587.20

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