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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,527.20, 1,182,017.04 and 474,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,527.20, 1,182,017.04 and 474,560 is: 654,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,527.20 : 1,182,017.04 = 474,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,527.20/1,182,017.04 = 474,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,527.20x = 1,182,017.04 × 474,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,527.20x = 560,938,006,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,938,006,502.40/856,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,898.07

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