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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,020.72, 1,184,068.80 and 476,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,020.72, 1,184,068.80 and 476,046.59 is: 656,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,020.72 : 1,184,068.80 = 476,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,020.72/1,184,068.80 = 476,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,020.72x = 1,184,068.80 × 476,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,020.72x = 563,671,908,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,671,908,645.05/858,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,944.41

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