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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,514.30, 1,184,803.50 and 476,547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,514.30, 1,184,803.50 and 476,547.46 is: 657,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,514.30 : 1,184,803.50 = 476,547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,514.30/1,184,803.50 = 476,547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,514.30x = 1,184,803.50 × 476,547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,514.30x = 564,615,098,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,615,098,524.11/858,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,665.34

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