Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,624.20, 1,183,594.08 and 475,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 857,624.20, 1,183,594.08 and 475,774 is: 656,608.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
857,624.20 : 1,183,594.08 = 475,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
857,624.20/1,183,594.08 = 475,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
857,624.20x = 1,183,594.08 × 475,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
857,624.20x = 563,123,289,817.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,123,289,817.92/857,624.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,608.44
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