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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,101.17, 1,182,720.09 and 475,095.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,101.17, 1,182,720.09 and 475,095.45 is: 655,587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,101.17 : 1,182,720.09 = 475,095.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,101.17/1,182,720.09 = 475,095.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,101.17x = 1,182,720.09 × 475,095.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,101.17x = 561,904,933,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,904,933,382.59/857,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,587.64

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