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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,668.23, 1,183,723.88 and 475,818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,668.23, 1,183,723.88 and 475,818.03 is: 656,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,668.23 : 1,183,723.88 = 475,818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,668.23/1,183,723.88 = 475,818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,668.23x = 1,183,723.88 × 475,818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,668.23x = 563,237,162,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,237,162,266.47/857,668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,707.50

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