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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,101.68, 1,182,720.78 and 475,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,101.68, 1,182,720.78 and 475,095.96 is: 655,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,101.68 : 1,182,720.78 = 475,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,101.68/1,182,720.78 = 475,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,101.68x = 1,182,720.78 × 475,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,101.68x = 561,905,864,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,905,864,386.05/857,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,588.34

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