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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,203.24, 1,184,333.46 and 476,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,203.24, 1,184,333.46 and 476,254.76 is: 657,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,203.24 : 1,184,333.46 = 476,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,203.24/1,184,333.46 = 476,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,203.24x = 1,184,333.46 × 476,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,203.24x = 564,044,447,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,044,447,752.27/858,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,238.78

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