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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,021.36, 1,184,069.60 and 476,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,021.36, 1,184,069.60 and 476,047.20 is: 656,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,021.36 : 1,184,069.60 = 476,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,021.36/1,184,069.60 = 476,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,021.36x = 1,184,069.60 × 476,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,021.36x = 563,673,017,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,673,017,685.12/858,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,945.20

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