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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,096.67, 1,182,713.88 and 475,090.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,096.67, 1,182,713.88 and 475,090.95 is: 655,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,096.67 : 1,182,713.88 = 475,090.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,096.67/1,182,713.88 = 475,090.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,096.67x = 1,182,713.88 × 475,090.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,096.67x = 561,896,660,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,896,660,827.39/857,096.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,581.43

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