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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,004.40, 1,184,188.20 and 476,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,004.40, 1,184,188.20 and 476,153.84 is: 657,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,004.40 : 1,184,188.20 = 476,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,004.40/1,184,188.20 = 476,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,004.40x = 1,184,188.20 × 476,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,004.40x = 563,855,758,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,855,758,712.69/858,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,171.17

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