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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,526.40, 1,182,029.76 and 474,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,526.40, 1,182,029.76 and 474,595.20 is: 654,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,526.40 : 1,182,029.76 = 474,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,526.40/1,182,029.76 = 474,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,526.40x = 1,182,029.76 × 474,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,526.40x = 560,985,650,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,985,650,353.15/856,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,954.30

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