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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,518.52, 1,181,946.18 and 474,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,518.52, 1,181,946.18 and 474,522.52 is: 654,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,518.52 : 1,181,946.18 = 474,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,518.52/1,181,946.18 = 474,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,518.52x = 1,181,946.18 × 474,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,518.52x = 560,860,079,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,860,079,837.97/856,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,813.72

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