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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,098.67, 1,182,716.64 and 475,092.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,098.67, 1,182,716.64 and 475,092.95 is: 655,584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,098.67 : 1,182,716.64 = 475,092.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,098.67/1,182,716.64 = 475,092.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,098.67x = 1,182,716.64 × 475,092.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,098.67x = 561,900,337,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,900,337,511.69/857,098.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,584.19

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