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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,033.44, 1,184,082.90 and 470,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,033.44, 1,184,082.90 and 470,855.36 is: 649,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,033.44 : 1,184,082.90 = 470,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,033.44/1,184,082.90 = 470,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,033.44x = 1,184,082.90 × 470,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,033.44x = 557,531,780,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,531,780,149.34/858,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,778.61

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