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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253.86, 1,184,350.41 and 476,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253.86, 1,184,350.41 and 476,277.30 is: 657,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253.86 : 1,184,350.41 = 476,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253.86/1,184,350.41 = 476,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253.86x = 1,184,350.41 × 476,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253.86x = 564,079,215,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,079,215,528.69/858,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,240.52

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