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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,334.01, 1,184,477.06 and 471,149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,334.01, 1,184,477.06 and 471,149.15 is: 650,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,334.01 : 1,184,477.06 = 471,149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,334.01/1,184,477.06 = 471,149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,334.01x = 1,184,477.06 × 471,149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,334.01x = 558,065,357,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,065,357,657.75/858,334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,172.72

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