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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,567.52, 1,182,013.80 and 474,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,567.52, 1,182,013.80 and 474,571.52 is: 654,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,567.52 : 1,182,013.80 = 474,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,567.52/1,182,013.80 = 474,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,567.52x = 1,182,013.80 × 474,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,567.52x = 560,950,085,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,950,085,726.98/856,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,881.34

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