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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,804.71, 1,182,370.37 and 474,823.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,804.71, 1,182,370.37 and 474,823.29 is: 655,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,804.71 : 1,182,370.37 = 474,823.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,804.71/1,182,370.37 = 474,823.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,804.71x = 1,182,370.37 × 474,823.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,804.71x = 561,416,984,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,416,984,357.12/856,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,244.98

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