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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,004.16, 1,184,029.97 and 476,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,004.16, 1,184,029.97 and 476,022.74 is: 656,902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,004.16 : 1,184,029.97 = 476,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,004.16/1,184,029.97 = 476,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,004.16x = 1,184,029.97 × 476,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,004.16x = 563,625,182,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,625,182,261.25/858,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,902.63

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