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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,088.92, 1,182,703.20 and 475,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,088.92, 1,182,703.20 and 475,083.20 is: 655,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,088.92 : 1,182,703.20 = 475,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,088.92/1,182,703.20 = 475,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,088.92x = 1,182,703.20 × 475,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,088.92x = 561,882,420,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,882,420,906.24/857,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,570.74

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