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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,027.78, 1,184,078.52 and 476,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,027.78, 1,184,078.52 and 476,053.64 is: 656,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,027.78 : 1,184,078.52 = 476,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,027.78/1,184,078.52 = 476,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,027.78x = 1,184,078.52 × 476,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,027.78x = 563,684,889,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,684,889,491.81/858,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,954.13

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