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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,588.83, 1,182,092.58 and 474,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,588.83, 1,182,092.58 and 474,615.60 is: 654,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,588.83 : 1,182,092.58 = 474,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,588.83/1,182,092.58 = 474,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,588.83x = 1,182,092.58 × 474,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,588.83x = 561,039,579,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,039,579,112.25/856,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,969.53

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