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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,551.41, 1,183,391.15 and 475,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,551.41, 1,183,391.15 and 475,613.73 is: 656,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,551.41 : 1,183,391.15 = 475,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,551.41/1,183,391.15 = 475,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,551.41x = 1,183,391.15 × 475,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,551.41x = 562,837,076,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,837,076,522.42/857,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,330.42

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