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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,209.68, 1,184,325.52 and 476,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,209.68, 1,184,325.52 and 476,235.60 is: 657,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,209.68 : 1,184,325.52 = 476,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,209.68/1,184,325.52 = 476,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,209.68x = 1,184,325.52 × 476,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,209.68x = 564,017,974,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,017,974,612.51/858,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,203.00

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