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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,485.88, 1,181,989.24 and 474,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,485.88, 1,181,989.24 and 474,512.66 is: 654,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,485.88 : 1,181,989.24 = 474,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,485.88/1,181,989.24 = 474,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,485.88x = 1,181,989.24 × 474,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,485.88x = 560,868,858,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,868,858,363.78/856,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,848.93

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