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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,737.95, 1,182,305.43 and 474,771.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,737.95, 1,182,305.43 and 474,771.11 is: 655,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,737.95 : 1,182,305.43 = 474,771.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,737.95/1,182,305.43 = 474,771.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,737.95x = 1,182,305.43 × 474,771.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,737.95x = 561,324,455,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,324,455,448.60/856,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,188.04

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