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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,248.61, 1,184,343.17 and 476,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,248.61, 1,184,343.17 and 476,272.05 is: 657,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,248.61 : 1,184,343.17 = 476,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,248.61/1,184,343.17 = 476,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,248.61x = 1,184,343.17 × 476,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,248.61x = 564,069,547,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,069,547,098.04/858,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,233.28

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