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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,725.07, 1,182,287.60 and 474,758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,725.07, 1,182,287.60 and 474,758.23 is: 655,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,725.07 : 1,182,287.60 = 474,758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,725.07/1,182,287.60 = 474,758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,725.07x = 1,182,287.60 × 474,758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,725.07x = 561,300,768,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,300,768,326.95/856,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,170.24

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