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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,744.14, 1,182,277.17 and 474,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,744.14, 1,182,277.17 and 474,806.46 is: 655,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,744.14 : 1,182,277.17 = 474,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,744.14/1,182,277.17 = 474,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,744.14x = 1,182,277.17 × 474,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,744.14x = 561,352,837,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,352,837,826.52/856,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,216.43

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