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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,008.90, 1,184,052.43 and 476,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,008.90, 1,184,052.43 and 476,034.77 is: 656,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,008.90 : 1,184,052.43 = 476,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,008.90/1,184,052.43 = 476,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,008.90x = 1,184,052.43 × 476,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,008.90x = 563,650,129,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,650,129,738.17/858,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,928.07

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