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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,513.50, 1,184,689.33 and 476,510.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,513.50, 1,184,689.33 and 476,510.21 is: 657,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,513.50 : 1,184,689.33 = 476,510.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,513.50/1,184,689.33 = 476,510.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,513.50x = 1,184,689.33 × 476,510.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,513.50x = 564,516,558,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,516,558,750.92/858,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,551.17

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