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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,493.63, 1,181,999.96 and 474,520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,493.63, 1,181,999.96 and 474,520.41 is: 654,859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,493.63 : 1,181,999.96 = 474,520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,493.63/1,181,999.96 = 474,520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,493.63x = 1,181,999.96 × 474,520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,493.63x = 560,883,103,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,883,103,266.58/856,493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,859.64

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