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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,553.67, 1,184,744.79 and 476,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,553.67, 1,184,744.79 and 476,550.38 is: 657,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,553.67 : 1,184,744.79 = 476,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,553.67/1,184,744.79 = 476,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,553.67x = 1,184,744.79 × 476,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,553.67x = 564,590,573,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,590,573,953.80/858,553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,606.62

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