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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,030.54, 1,184,082.32 and 476,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,030.54, 1,184,082.32 and 476,056.40 is: 656,957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,030.54 : 1,184,082.32 = 476,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,030.54/1,184,082.32 = 476,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,030.54x = 1,184,082.32 × 476,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,030.54x = 563,689,966,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,689,966,562.85/858,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,957.93

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