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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,755.69, 1,183,844.82 and 475,905.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,755.69, 1,183,844.82 and 475,905.49 is: 656,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,755.69 : 1,183,844.82 = 475,905.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,755.69/1,183,844.82 = 475,905.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,755.69x = 1,183,844.82 × 475,905.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,755.69x = 563,398,249,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,398,249,146.06/857,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,828.34

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