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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,418.23, 1,181,771.01 and 474,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,418.23, 1,181,771.01 and 474,373.63 is: 654,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,418.23 : 1,181,771.01 = 474,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,418.23/1,181,771.01 = 474,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,418.23x = 1,181,771.01 × 474,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,418.23x = 560,601,003,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,601,003,842.47/856,418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,587.89

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