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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,621.20, 1,183,589.94 and 475,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,621.20, 1,183,589.94 and 475,771 is: 656,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,621.20 : 1,183,589.94 = 475,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,621.20/1,183,589.94 = 475,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,621.20x = 1,183,589.94 × 475,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,621.20x = 563,117,769,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,117,769,343.74/857,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,604.30

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