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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,039.24, 1,182,724.02 and 475,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,039.24, 1,182,724.02 and 475,072.52 is: 655,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,039.24 : 1,182,724.02 = 475,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,039.24/1,182,724.02 = 475,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,039.24x = 1,182,724.02 × 475,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,039.24x = 561,879,680,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,879,680,645.93/857,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,605.55

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