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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,009.16, 1,184,049.34 and 470,831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,009.16, 1,184,049.34 and 470,831.05 is: 649,745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,009.16 : 1,184,049.34 = 470,831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,009.16/1,184,049.34 = 470,831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,009.16x = 1,184,049.34 × 470,831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,009.16x = 557,487,194,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,487,194,004.01/858,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,745.04

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