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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,086.64, 1,184,159.76 and 476,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,086.64, 1,184,159.76 and 476,116.14 is: 657,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,086.64 : 1,184,159.76 = 476,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,086.64/1,184,159.76 = 476,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,086.64x = 1,184,159.76 × 476,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,086.64x = 563,797,574,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,797,574,074.53/858,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,040.38

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