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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,777.23, 1,183,874.50 and 475,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,777.23, 1,183,874.50 and 475,927.03 is: 656,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,777.23 : 1,183,874.50 = 475,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,777.23/1,183,874.50 = 475,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,777.23x = 1,183,874.50 × 475,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,777.23x = 563,437,874,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,437,874,677.74/857,777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,858.05

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