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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,718.88, 1,182,279 and 474,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,718.88, 1,182,279 and 474,752.04 is: 655,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,718.88 : 1,182,279 = 474,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,718.88/1,182,279 = 474,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,718.88x = 1,182,279 × 474,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,718.88x = 561,289,367,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,289,367,099.16/856,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,161.66

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