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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,019.80, 1,184,067.51 and 476,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,019.80, 1,184,067.51 and 476,045.67 is: 656,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,019.80 : 1,184,067.51 = 476,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,019.80/1,184,067.51 = 476,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,019.80x = 1,184,067.51 × 476,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,019.80x = 563,670,211,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,670,211,123.18/858,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,943.13

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