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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,009.65, 1,184,053.47 and 476,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,009.65, 1,184,053.47 and 476,035.52 is: 656,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,009.65 : 1,184,053.47 = 476,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,009.65/1,184,053.47 = 476,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,009.65x = 1,184,053.47 × 476,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,009.65x = 563,651,512,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,651,512,259.39/858,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,929.10

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