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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,555.42, 1,184,747.20 and 476,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,555.42, 1,184,747.20 and 476,552.13 is: 657,609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,555.42 : 1,184,747.20 = 476,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,555.42/1,184,747.20 = 476,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,555.42x = 1,184,747.20 × 476,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,555.42x = 564,593,801,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,593,801,671.54/858,555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,609.04

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