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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,552.93, 1,184,743.74 and 476,549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,552.93, 1,184,743.74 and 476,549.64 is: 657,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,552.93 : 1,184,743.74 = 476,549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,552.93/1,184,743.74 = 476,549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,552.93x = 1,184,743.74 × 476,549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,552.93x = 564,589,202,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,589,202,789.25/858,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,605.59

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