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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,535.72, 1,184,770.50 and 476,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,535.72, 1,184,770.50 and 476,552.68 is: 657,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,535.72 : 1,184,770.50 = 476,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,535.72/1,184,770.50 = 476,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,535.72x = 1,184,770.50 × 476,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,535.72x = 564,605,556,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,605,556,959.94/858,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,637.82

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