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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,244.86, 1,184,337.99 and 476,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,244.86, 1,184,337.99 and 476,268.30 is: 657,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,244.86 : 1,184,337.99 = 476,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,244.86/1,184,337.99 = 476,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,244.86x = 1,184,337.99 × 476,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,244.86x = 564,062,641,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,062,641,122.72/858,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,228.10

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