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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,087.36, 1,184,160.56 and 476,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,087.36, 1,184,160.56 and 476,116.88 is: 657,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,087.36 : 1,184,160.56 = 476,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,087.36/1,184,160.56 = 476,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,087.36x = 1,184,160.56 × 476,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,087.36x = 563,798,831,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,798,831,246.25/858,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,041.30

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