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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,008.90, 1,184,194.42 and 476,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,008.90, 1,184,194.42 and 476,158.34 is: 657,177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,008.90 : 1,184,194.42 = 476,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,008.90/1,184,194.42 = 476,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,008.90x = 1,184,194.42 × 476,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,008.90x = 563,864,049,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,864,049,264.46/858,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,177.39

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