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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,247.88, 1,182,999.94 and 475,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,247.88, 1,182,999.94 and 475,264.84 is: 655,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,247.88 : 1,182,999.94 = 475,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,247.88/1,182,999.94 = 475,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,247.88x = 1,182,999.94 × 475,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,247.88x = 562,238,277,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,238,277,204.11/857,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,864.30

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