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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,023.34, 1,184,072.34 and 476,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,023.34, 1,184,072.34 and 476,049.24 is: 656,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,023.34 : 1,184,072.34 = 476,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,023.34/1,184,072.34 = 476,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,023.34x = 1,184,072.34 × 476,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,023.34x = 563,676,737,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,676,737,562.02/858,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,948.02

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