Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,755.04, 1,182,328.56 and 474,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 856,755.04, 1,182,328.56 and 474,788 is: 655,211.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,755.04 : 1,182,328.56 = 474,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,755.04/1,182,328.56 = 474,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,755.04x = 1,182,328.56 × 474,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,755.04x = 561,355,412,345.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,355,412,345.28/856,755.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,211.10
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