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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,697.54, 1,182,239.42 and 474,724.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,697.54, 1,182,239.42 and 474,724.01 is: 655,117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,697.54 : 1,182,239.42 = 474,724.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,697.54/1,182,239.42 = 474,724.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,697.54x = 1,182,239.42 × 474,724.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,697.54x = 561,237,438,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,237,438,824.45/856,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,117.37

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