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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,510.76, 1,181,933.42 and 474,509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,510.76, 1,181,933.42 and 474,509.90 is: 654,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,510.76 : 1,181,933.42 = 474,509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,510.76/1,181,933.42 = 474,509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,510.76x = 1,181,933.42 × 474,509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,510.76x = 560,839,108,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,839,108,930.86/856,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,795.17

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