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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,717.37, 1,182,252.29 and 474,740.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,717.37, 1,182,252.29 and 474,740.81 is: 655,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,717.37 : 1,182,252.29 = 474,740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,717.37/1,182,252.29 = 474,740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,717.37x = 1,182,252.29 × 474,740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,717.37x = 561,263,407,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,263,407,405.25/856,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,132.52

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