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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,706.08, 1,182,261.42 and 474,739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,706.08, 1,182,261.42 and 474,739.24 is: 655,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,706.08 : 1,182,261.42 = 474,739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,706.08/1,182,261.42 = 474,739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,706.08x = 1,182,261.42 × 474,739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,706.08x = 561,265,888,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,265,888,012.12/856,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,144.05

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