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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,758, 1,182,373.20 and 474,776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,758, 1,182,373.20 and 474,776.40 is: 655,217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,758 : 1,182,373.20 = 474,776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,758/1,182,373.20 = 474,776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,758x = 1,182,373.20 × 474,776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,758x = 561,362,891,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,362,891,352.48/856,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,217.57

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