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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,953.46, 1,183,975.32 and 470,771.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,953.46, 1,183,975.32 and 470,771.43 is: 649,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,953.46 : 1,183,975.32 = 470,771.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,953.46/1,183,975.32 = 470,771.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,953.46x = 1,183,975.32 × 470,771.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,953.46x = 557,381,748,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,381,748,561.23/857,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,664.32

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