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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,097.17, 1,182,714.57 and 475,091.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,097.17, 1,182,714.57 and 475,091.45 is: 655,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,097.17 : 1,182,714.57 = 475,091.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,097.17/1,182,714.57 = 475,091.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,097.17x = 1,182,714.57 × 475,091.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,097.17x = 561,897,579,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,897,579,997.43/857,097.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,582.12

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