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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,247.11, 1,184,341.10 and 476,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,247.11, 1,184,341.10 and 476,270.55 is: 657,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,247.11 : 1,184,341.10 = 476,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,247.11/1,184,341.10 = 476,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,247.11x = 1,184,341.10 × 476,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,247.11x = 564,066,784,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,066,784,703.25/858,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,231.21

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