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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,404.46, 1,184,598.09 and 476,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,404.46, 1,184,598.09 and 476,431.14 is: 657,474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,404.46 : 1,184,598.09 = 476,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,404.46/1,184,598.09 = 476,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,404.46x = 1,184,598.09 × 476,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,404.46x = 564,379,418,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,379,418,460.52/858,404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,474.94

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