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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,116.49, 1,184,200.75 and 476,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,116.49, 1,184,200.75 and 476,204.73 is: 657,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,116.49 : 1,184,200.75 = 476,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,116.49/1,184,200.75 = 476,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,116.49x = 1,184,200.75 × 476,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,116.49x = 563,921,992,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,921,992,498.54/858,116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,162.52

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