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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,183.36, 1,184,196.96 and 476,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,183.36, 1,184,196.96 and 476,226.24 is: 657,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,183.36 : 1,184,196.96 = 476,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,183.36/1,184,196.96 = 476,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,183.36x = 1,184,196.96 × 476,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,183.36x = 563,945,665,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,945,665,680.23/858,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,138.90

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