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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,098.17, 1,182,715.92 and 475,092.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,098.17, 1,182,715.92 and 475,092.45 is: 655,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,098.17 : 1,182,715.92 = 475,092.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,098.17/1,182,715.92 = 475,092.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,098.17x = 1,182,715.92 × 475,092.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,098.17x = 561,899,404,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,899,404,086.80/857,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,583.48

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