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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,687.32, 1,182,235.50 and 474,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,687.32, 1,182,235.50 and 474,720.48 is: 655,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,687.32 : 1,182,235.50 = 474,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,687.32/1,182,235.50 = 474,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,687.32x = 1,182,235.50 × 474,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,687.32x = 561,231,404,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,231,404,033.04/856,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,118.14

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