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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,350.88, 1,184,598.72 and 476,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,350.88, 1,184,598.72 and 476,451.36 is: 657,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,350.88 : 1,184,598.72 = 476,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,350.88/1,184,598.72 = 476,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,350.88x = 1,184,598.72 × 476,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,350.88x = 564,403,671,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,403,671,198.26/858,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,544.23

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