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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,268.56, 1,183,025.04 and 475,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,268.56, 1,183,025.04 and 475,295.24 is: 655,904.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,268.56 : 1,183,025.04 = 475,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,268.56/1,183,025.04 = 475,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,268.56x = 1,183,025.04 × 475,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,268.56x = 562,286,170,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,286,170,312.81/857,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,904.34

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