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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,037.52, 1,184,091.96 and 476,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,037.52, 1,184,091.96 and 476,063.40 is: 656,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,037.52 : 1,184,091.96 = 476,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,037.52/1,184,091.96 = 476,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,037.52x = 1,184,091.96 × 476,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,037.52x = 563,702,844,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,702,844,390.26/858,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,967.59

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