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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,013.97, 1,184,059.42 and 476,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,013.97, 1,184,059.42 and 476,039.84 is: 656,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,013.97 : 1,184,059.42 = 476,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,013.97/1,184,059.42 = 476,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,013.97x = 1,184,059.42 × 476,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,013.97x = 563,659,449,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,659,449,736.90/858,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,935.05

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