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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,774.61, 1,183,767.62 and 475,801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,774.61, 1,183,767.62 and 475,801.29 is: 656,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,774.61 : 1,183,767.62 = 475,801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,774.61/1,183,767.62 = 475,801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,774.61x = 1,183,767.62 × 475,801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,774.61x = 563,238,158,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,238,158,277.22/857,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,627.22

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