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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,707.82, 1,182,263.84 and 474,740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,707.82, 1,182,263.84 and 474,740.98 is: 655,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,707.82 : 1,182,263.84 = 474,740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,707.82/1,182,263.84 = 474,740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,707.82x = 1,182,263.84 × 474,740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,707.82x = 561,269,091,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,269,091,646.46/856,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,146.46

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