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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,637.58, 1,182,166.84 and 474,670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,637.58, 1,182,166.84 and 474,670.74 is: 655,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,637.58 : 1,182,166.84 = 474,670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,637.58/1,182,166.84 = 474,670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,637.58x = 1,182,166.84 × 474,670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,637.58x = 561,140,008,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,140,008,746.26/856,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,049.49

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