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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,426.70, 1,183,231.32 and 475,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,426.70, 1,183,231.32 and 475,445.28 is: 656,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,426.70 : 1,183,231.32 = 475,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,426.70/1,183,231.32 = 475,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,426.70x = 1,183,231.32 × 475,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,426.70x = 562,561,746,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,561,746,242.17/857,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,104.77

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