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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,486.56, 1,183,324.80 and 475,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,486.56, 1,183,324.80 and 475,514.32 is: 656,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,486.56 : 1,183,324.80 = 475,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,486.56/1,183,324.80 = 475,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,486.56x = 1,183,324.80 × 475,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,486.56x = 562,687,887,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,687,887,611.14/857,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,206.07

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