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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,396.16, 1,183,201.92 and 475,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,396.16, 1,183,201.92 and 475,479.36 is: 656,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,396.16 : 1,183,201.92 = 475,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,396.16/1,183,201.92 = 475,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,396.16x = 1,183,201.92 × 475,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,396.16x = 562,588,091,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,588,091,672.37/857,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,158.87

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