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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,575.70, 1,183,527.15 and 475,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,575.70, 1,183,527.15 and 475,725.50 is: 656,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,575.70 : 1,183,527.15 = 475,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,575.70/1,183,527.15 = 475,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,575.70x = 1,183,527.15 × 475,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,575.70x = 563,034,045,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,034,045,197.33/857,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,541.51

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