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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,172.89, 1,182,927.36 and 475,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,172.89, 1,182,927.36 and 475,176.89 is: 655,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,172.89 : 1,182,927.36 = 475,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,172.89/1,182,927.36 = 475,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,172.89x = 1,182,927.36 × 475,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,172.89x = 562,099,738,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,099,738,106.07/857,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,760.05

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