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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,027.28, 1,184,077.82 and 476,053.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,027.28, 1,184,077.82 and 476,053.15 is: 656,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,027.28 : 1,184,077.82 = 476,053.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,027.28/1,184,077.82 = 476,053.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,027.28x = 1,184,077.82 × 476,053.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,027.28x = 563,683,974,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,683,974,286.07/858,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,953.44

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