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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,544.33, 1,183,381.40 and 475,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,544.33, 1,183,381.40 and 475,606.65 is: 656,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,544.33 : 1,183,381.40 = 475,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,544.33/1,183,381.40 = 475,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,544.33x = 1,183,381.40 × 475,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,544.33x = 562,824,063,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,824,063,326.31/857,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,320.66

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