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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,408.16, 1,183,218.48 and 475,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,408.16, 1,183,218.48 and 475,491.36 is: 656,175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,408.16 : 1,183,218.48 = 475,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,408.16/1,183,218.48 = 475,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,408.16x = 1,183,218.48 × 475,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,408.16x = 562,610,164,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,610,164,232.33/857,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,175.43

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