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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,554.42, 1,184,745.83 and 476,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,554.42, 1,184,745.83 and 476,551.13 is: 657,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,554.42 : 1,184,745.83 = 476,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,554.42/1,184,745.83 = 476,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,554.42x = 1,184,745.83 × 476,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,554.42x = 564,591,955,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,591,955,742.80/858,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,607.66

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