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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,117.53, 1,184,202.19 and 476,205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,117.53, 1,184,202.19 and 476,205.77 is: 657,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,117.53 : 1,184,202.19 = 476,205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,117.53/1,184,202.19 = 476,205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,117.53x = 1,184,202.19 × 476,205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,117.53x = 563,923,915,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,923,915,724.64/858,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,163.96

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