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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,028.03, 1,184,078.86 and 476,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,028.03, 1,184,078.86 and 476,053.90 is: 656,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,028.03 : 1,184,078.86 = 476,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,028.03/1,184,078.86 = 476,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,028.03x = 1,184,078.86 × 476,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,028.03x = 563,685,359,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,685,359,210.55/858,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,954.48

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