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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,711.76, 1,183,540.68 and 475,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,711.76, 1,183,540.68 and 475,645.20 is: 656,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,711.76 : 1,183,540.68 = 475,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,711.76/1,183,540.68 = 475,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,711.76x = 1,183,540.68 × 475,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,711.76x = 562,945,443,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,945,443,446.74/857,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,334.06

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