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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,673.94, 1,182,210.05 and 474,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,673.94, 1,182,210.05 and 474,700.72 is: 655,087.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,673.94 : 1,182,210.05 = 474,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,673.94/1,182,210.05 = 474,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,673.94x = 1,182,210.05 × 474,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,673.94x = 561,195,961,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,195,961,926.24/856,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,087.00

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