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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,744.84, 1,183,693.62 and 475,778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,744.84, 1,183,693.62 and 475,778.12 is: 656,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,744.84 : 1,183,693.62 = 475,778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,744.84/1,183,693.62 = 475,778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,744.84x = 1,183,693.62 × 475,778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,744.84x = 563,175,525,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,175,525,179.60/857,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,576.99

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