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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,897.02, 1,183,894.28 and 475,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,897.02, 1,183,894.28 and 475,923.80 is: 656,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,897.02 : 1,183,894.28 = 475,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,897.02/1,183,894.28 = 475,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,897.02x = 1,183,894.28 × 475,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,897.02x = 563,443,464,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,443,464,535.86/857,897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,772.84

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