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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,021.72, 1,184,070.18 and 476,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,021.72, 1,184,070.18 and 476,047.59 is: 656,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,021.72 : 1,184,070.18 = 476,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,021.72/1,184,070.18 = 476,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,021.72x = 1,184,070.18 × 476,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,021.72x = 563,673,755,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,673,755,579.87/858,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,945.79

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