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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,015.27, 1,184,061.27 and 476,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,015.27, 1,184,061.27 and 476,041.14 is: 656,936.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,015.27 : 1,184,061.27 = 476,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,015.27/1,184,061.27 = 476,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,015.27x = 1,184,061.27 × 476,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,015.27x = 563,661,876,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,661,876,800.65/858,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,936.88

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