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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,807.61, 1,183,916.42 and 475,957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,807.61, 1,183,916.42 and 475,957.41 is: 656,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,807.61 : 1,183,916.42 = 475,957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,807.61/1,183,916.42 = 475,957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,807.61x = 1,183,916.42 × 475,957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,807.61x = 563,493,792,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,493,792,919.67/857,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,899.97

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