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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,277.08, 1,184,399.82 and 476,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,277.08, 1,184,399.82 and 476,294.04 is: 657,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,277.08 : 1,184,399.82 = 476,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,277.08/1,184,399.82 = 476,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,277.08x = 1,184,399.82 × 476,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,277.08x = 564,122,575,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,122,575,243.07/858,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,273.26

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