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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,516.02, 1,181,942.73 and 474,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,516.02, 1,181,942.73 and 474,520.02 is: 654,810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,516.02 : 1,181,942.73 = 474,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,516.02/1,181,942.73 = 474,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,516.02x = 1,181,942.73 × 474,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,516.02x = 560,855,487,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,855,487,878.46/856,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,810.27

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