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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,685.82, 1,182,233.43 and 474,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,685.82, 1,182,233.43 and 474,718.98 is: 655,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,685.82 : 1,182,233.43 = 474,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,685.82/1,182,233.43 = 474,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,685.82x = 1,182,233.43 × 474,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,685.82x = 561,228,648,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,228,648,011.50/856,685.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,116.07

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