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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,469.40, 1,181,881.22 and 474,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,469.40, 1,181,881.22 and 474,473.40 is: 654,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,469.40 : 1,181,881.22 = 474,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,469.40/1,181,881.22 = 474,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,469.40x = 1,181,881.22 × 474,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,469.40x = 560,771,200,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,771,200,849.55/856,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,747.50

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