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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,041.54, 1,184,097.50 and 476,067.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,041.54, 1,184,097.50 and 476,067.41 is: 656,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,041.54 : 1,184,097.50 = 476,067.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,041.54/1,184,097.50 = 476,067.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,041.54x = 1,184,097.50 × 476,067.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,041.54x = 563,710,221,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,710,221,711.65/858,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,973.12

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