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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,575.20, 1,183,526.46 and 475,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,575.20, 1,183,526.46 and 475,725 is: 656,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,575.20 : 1,183,526.46 = 475,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,575.20/1,183,526.46 = 475,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,575.20x = 1,183,526.46 × 475,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,575.20x = 563,033,125,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,033,125,183.50/857,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,540.82

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