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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,701.88, 1,182,255.54 and 474,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,701.88, 1,182,255.54 and 474,735.04 is: 655,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,701.88 : 1,182,255.54 = 474,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,701.88/1,182,255.54 = 474,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,701.88x = 1,182,255.54 × 474,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,701.88x = 561,258,131,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,258,131,072.12/856,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,138.20

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