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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,578.24, 1,182,078.72 and 474,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,578.24, 1,182,078.72 and 474,611.52 is: 654,964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,578.24 : 1,182,078.72 = 474,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,578.24/1,182,078.72 = 474,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,578.24x = 1,182,078.72 × 474,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,578.24x = 561,028,178,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,028,178,058.85/856,578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,964.31

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