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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,536.36, 1,184,833.86 and 476,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,536.36, 1,184,833.86 and 476,569.52 is: 657,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,536.36 : 1,184,833.86 = 476,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,536.36/1,184,833.86 = 476,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,536.36x = 1,184,833.86 × 476,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,536.36x = 564,655,703,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,655,703,939.95/858,536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,695.74

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