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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,576.20, 1,183,527.84 and 475,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,576.20, 1,183,527.84 and 475,726 is: 656,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,576.20 : 1,183,527.84 = 475,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,576.20/1,183,527.84 = 475,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,576.20x = 1,183,527.84 × 475,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,576.20x = 563,034,965,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,034,965,211.84/857,576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,542.20

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