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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,759.40, 1,182,334.82 and 474,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,759.40, 1,182,334.82 and 474,792.52 is: 655,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,759.40 : 1,182,334.82 = 474,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,759.40/1,182,334.82 = 474,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,759.40x = 1,182,334.82 × 474,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,759.40x = 561,363,728,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,363,728,671.55/856,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,217.47

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