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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,169.36, 1,182,769.44 and 475,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,169.36, 1,182,769.44 and 475,196.16 is: 655,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,169.36 : 1,182,769.44 = 475,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,169.36/1,182,769.44 = 475,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,169.36x = 1,182,769.44 × 475,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,169.36x = 562,047,496,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,047,496,053.35/857,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,701.80

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