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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,721.07, 1,182,282.08 and 474,754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,721.07, 1,182,282.08 and 474,754.23 is: 655,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,721.07 : 1,182,282.08 = 474,754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,721.07/1,182,282.08 = 474,754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,721.07x = 1,182,282.08 × 474,754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,721.07x = 561,293,418,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,293,418,533.20/856,721.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,164.72

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