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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,038.52, 1,184,093.34 and 476,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,038.52, 1,184,093.34 and 476,064.40 is: 656,968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,038.52 : 1,184,093.34 = 476,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,038.52/1,184,093.34 = 476,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,038.52x = 1,184,093.34 × 476,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,038.52x = 563,704,685,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,704,685,451.10/858,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,968.97

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