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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,526.08, 1,183,377.90 and 470,333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,526.08, 1,183,377.90 and 470,333.61 is: 649,055.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,526.08 : 1,183,377.90 = 470,333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,526.08/1,183,377.90 = 470,333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,526.08x = 1,183,377.90 × 470,333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,526.08x = 556,582,399,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,582,399,701.22/857,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,055.94

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