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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,227.16, 1,184,368.50 and 471,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,227.16, 1,184,368.50 and 471,078.84 is: 650,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,227.16 : 1,184,368.50 = 471,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,227.16/1,184,368.50 = 471,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,227.16x = 1,184,368.50 × 471,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,227.16x = 557,930,939,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,930,939,112.54/858,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,097.04

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