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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,027.53, 1,184,078.17 and 476,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,027.53, 1,184,078.17 and 476,053.40 is: 656,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,027.53 : 1,184,078.17 = 476,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,027.53/1,184,078.17 = 476,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,027.53x = 1,184,078.17 × 476,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,027.53x = 563,684,438,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,684,438,694.28/858,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,953.79

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